Planning on applying early decision, but unsure about my chances.
Cumulative Weighted GPA; 4.322
Unweighted GPA: 3.833
Rank: Top 10%
SAT Score: 1450 Superscore (750 Math, 700 Reading)
SAT II: 750 Chemistry, 730 U.S. History, 700 Math II
AP : European History (5)
Senior Year Classes: AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, AP Chemistry, AP United States History, Honors English
Extracurriculars:
Varsity Soccer for three years
Club Soccer, ranked nationally and won nationals in 2016
Rho Kappa Social Studies National Honor Society
Spanish National Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta Math National Honor Society
English National Honor Society
Debate Club
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) won regionals and qualified for states
Tutoring elementary school kids through high school club
Ski and Snowboard Club
Job Experience:
Manager of Snackbar at Pool Club
Community Service:
Helping out at local flower preserve weekly during the summer
Coaching little kids for soccer
I plan on my recommendations from my teachers and my personal statement to be great.
Are you a recruited athlete? Winning the national championships in soccer is truly a great accomplishment. If you can get the Duke coach to support your application then I think you’ll have an easy shot.
But if not, then I agree with the poster above: Your SAT score is below the average, my guess is that you’re probably at about the 25th percentile. Duke does take students with scores like yours, but they usually are hooked or recruited athletes.
Best option for you would be to retake the SAT and shoot for a score within the 50th percentile. Good luck
I really don’t think your SAT score is too low for Duke. Though you may be slightly below average on gpa and SAT, they’re both high enough to get you past the initial round of rejections (I do know a non-recruited student who got in with a 26 ACT…not that it’s the norm, but really, scores aren’t everything).
Admission to Duke is very competitive. The truth of the matter is that a lot of the people who apply to Duke are academically qualified to attend. Unfortunately, there just isn’t enough space for everyone, but a rejection doesn’t mean you aren’t smart enough. You have a fine shot, and even if you don’t get in, don’t beat yourself up about those extra 30 points on the SAT or anything.