Do I have any chances of getting into Duke?

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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I'm interested in applying to Duke as an international student (I'm from Mexico) but I'm really nervous about all the admission process. I know Duke acceptance's rate is really mall so I'd like to have some thoughts about it
My GPA is 3.692 SAT 2200 and TOEFL iBTS 105.
My letter of recomendations were great.
I haven't taken any IB/AP classes because they were not offered at my school but I took a lot of courses in the last three years (many of them in Art and Humanities) and I have always been in the top 3 of all of them, and extracurriculars:</p>

<p>-I had my first art exhibition a few months ago and I'm having another one this month.
-I painted two murals during high school and got diplomas
-Artistic and cultural center for children. Assistant-Teacher/Volunteer
-Volunteer at a dogs shelter for the past 2 years.
-Staff member of the International Book Fair in my city.
-Editor of the literary magazine of my school during senior year.</p>

<p>And I know it doesn't count but I won a National Merit back in 6th grade.haha oh and I'm also applying to UChicago and Columbia</p>

<p>Thanks (:</p>

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<p>I’d apply ED if you’re really interested. It would definitely boost your chances.</p>

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<p>If you apply Early Decision it would probably help you a lot. Your SAT is very good, and your GPA is a little low but the rigor of your high school could affect that. I think UC, Columbia, and Duke would be hard for you to get into, but if you play up your life experiences and diversity in your essay you certainly have a shot. </p>

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<p>Do you need financial aid?</p>

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<p><a href=“http://finaid-test.oit.duke.edu/undergraduate/prospectives/apply/international.html”>http://finaid-test.oit.duke.edu/undergraduate/prospectives/apply/international.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>For your (and others’) potential use, the foregoing URL leads to a rather comprehensive explanation of the polices, procedures, deadlines, and so forth associated with Duke '19 undergraduate financial assistance for international applicants. </p>