<p>Yeah, I do think you have a reasonable chance at Duke. Everything is really impressive? But even for Duke, I think it would be safer if you can get your ACT at least to a 32.</p>
<p>Well, he firmly said you can get into any non-Ivy League school, so I would assume he means you can get into Duke. </p>
<p>Sorry I meant an exclamation mark after impressive not a question mark haha</p>
<p>Haha ya sorry I should’ve assumed that. But ya 31 is kinda low… Do u think my sat is good enough for duke? Or is the act more important/better suited for duke? Ik the act shows more consistency than sat. But I’m hoping that the subject tests might offset the inconsistency?</p>
<p>Again, thanks for responding!!! And I’ll chance anyone back who wants :)</p>
<p>According to a few conversion charts, your SAT is more impressive by a few points. It does not make a significant difference. </p>
<p>Nah, a 31 isn’t low at all! You got exactly the same scores as me except i got a 32 english 
literally one question away from a 31!! :(( But your SAT is about the same as your ACT. I think your 31 is fine for Duke because you are so qualified regarding everything else, but if you want to be on the even safer side you should try taking it again. </p>
<p>Cool. Thanks @wannabefeynman !
I do think my SAT shows how I bombed CR tho… Not bomb but comparatively didn’t do well as opposed to math and writing. Hopefully my ACT and my subject tests will mollify that</p>
<p>Bump</p>
<p>@purpleperson88 thanks for advice! Ya I’m probably not going to take again just because I’m so busy right now and I have to focus on my sat ii’s and nail those! Hopefully duke will take me :/</p>
<p>Bummmmmpppp</p>
<p>You have a great chance - especially with ED. Your IBs will help and you can try to make yourself stand out with your interview and your essays. Your Mandarin Chinese thing also seems pretty unique (if you’re not chinese)</p>
<p>Chance back?
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1644117-please-chance-another-same-ol-engineering-cmu-uiuc-ut-austin-cornell-georgia-tech-unc-ucb.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1644117-please-chance-another-same-ol-engineering-cmu-uiuc-ut-austin-cornell-georgia-tech-unc-ucb.html#latest</a></p>
<p>I’m not Chinese, I’m American, born and raised. I’ve actually never been out of the country except Canada… 
but ya maybe I’ll write my college essay on learning Chinese from my friend! Thanks for the idea! I’ll chance back right now!</p>
<p>I was going to say that your application was a little weak because of lack of sports… But i saw at the bottom of your post that you have played basketball, baseball, and tennis! I think, but i’m not positive, that you only have to submit EITHER sat or act scores. Not both. So you might be able to choose just one. If this is true, you should consider retaking the SAT to improve you critical reading score. Your math and writing scores are great. Your ec awards and leadership positions are a big plus. I would say that you have a pretty good chance, especially with ed. </p>
<p>With ED, i’d put you at a high match! You have a great resume, but of course so do many other people who apply to top notch schools. I still think you have a great shot!</p>
<p>Thanks so much for the feedback! I’m glad my EC’s shine through, I think that what makes me unique is I’m a normal kid. Not really a bookie or anything like that and I think that’s good for a college to see. I hope you’re all right when u say I have a good shot!! I almost wish I had a hook that would seal the deal, but oh well, it’ll make acceptance so much sweeter if I get in without one! Let’s cross fingers and hope I get in hahaha</p>
<p>I applied to Duke ED this past year. I had slightly higher test scores, similar GPA and course load and stuff, somewhat similar ECs, and spent a ton of time on my essays. I was deferred and then rejected.</p>
<p>Here is a link to my chance thread if you want to compare yourself to me <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1603723-predict-my-results-will-chance-back-immediately.html#post16818487”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1603723-predict-my-results-will-chance-back-immediately.html#post16818487</a> (I had one before being deferred and most people were very optimistic for me too).</p>
<p>Also just kind of a funny side note, but I am going to Notre Dame next year, and that’s like your username. </p>
<p>But yeah if I were to predict your results I would say deferred —> reject. </p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Ya ND is my second choice for sure. I’ll apply EA. But I didn’t get into the summer leadership seminar. Was that kinda your hook there or were u a legacy?</p>
<p>^^ or did u not have a hook**</p>
<p>Bumpp</p>