Duke ED chances with low test scores

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Duke is my dream school but with my low test scores, I’m not sure if I even have a chance of being accepted ED. I have a perfect GPA and have will have taken every AP course, except APSpanish, offered at my school by the time I graduate. I think that my CommonApp essay is strong. I wrote about my rose garden that I began in middle school, which I feel is fairly unique and well-written. I’m also hoping that my concentration in environmental activities (4 classes, started club, research internship) will improve my chances. Please don’t be afraid to be truthful! Do I really have a chance????</p>

<p>Unweighted GPA: 4.0
Weighted: 4.82
Rank: 2/352
ACT: 31 (english 33, math 29, reading 31, science 29, writing 28)
SAT: 1970 Reading-760 Math- 620 Writing- 590</p>

<p>AP: CalcAB (4), US (4), Lang (4)
Earth, Stats, World, Bio, Calc BC, Chem</p>

<p>Clubs/ leadership/volunteer:
Susan G. Komen 3-Day walker (raised $2300 and walked 60 miles for breast cancer awareness and research) (11th)
Participant of mission trip to repair houses of low-income families in the Appalachian mountains (summers prior to 9th, 10th, 11th)
Founder and president of Green Team (11th and 12th)
President of Honor Society (12th)
Junior Civitans member (10th-12th) and secretary (11th&12th)
Team group leader for THINC (science competition held by UNC Chapel Hill), placed 3rd overall (11th grade)
Handbell and youth choir at church (9th-12th)
Presider at Ethics and Leadership Conference (11th and 12th)
Indoor and Outdoor track – 9th through present; placed top 5 in mile at conference (11th)
Cross-Country – 10th through present, varsity all years, team captain 11th and 12th, all-conference junior year and senior year; selected as Athlete of the Week by local t.v. station 11th and 12th
Competed in half-marathons and placed in top of age division/ womens overall</p>

<p>Honors:
Completed research at Meredith College on stream erosion& morphology (summer before 12th)(received ~$1800 stipen)
NCSSM Online Program (11th and 12th)
AP Scholar
Participant in Field Research Experience Seminar on Lichens at Duke University (11th)
Nominated for Miss School Spirit (12th)</p>

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<p>I think you’ll get in. Your ACT score is in the Duke score range and you have no low section scores. Your academics are solid. And with the research, dedication and leadership I definitely think you have a good shot. I would say it sis a high match ED. You are the type of applicant Duke looks for. Good luck! </p>

<p>Also would you chance me back please?</p>

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<p>You have a good chance!</p>