Dyyying to go to Duke...Chances??

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<p>White Male, Southern California
Pretty competitive high school
Rank is 2/643 but will be 1 after first semester
Taken hardest course load possible with 11 AP classes and getting straight A's (except one B for a semester)
SAT: 770 M, 710 C.R., 770 W (2250 total)
ACT: 34 composite
SAT II's: 790 Spanish, 750 Chemistry, 750 Math II
GPA: 3.99 UW, 4.5 W</p>

<p>Activities:</p>

<p>I'm a competitive tennis player in southern California as part of the United States Tennis Association. I'm ranked in the top 50 in soCal and travel to national tournaments on weekends. I'm captain of the varsity team, named MVP of the league last year, played since I was eight. Won numerous tournaments.</p>

<p>Three year editor for school newspaper (copy, center, and managing editor)</p>

<p>President of Red Cross Club</p>

<p>Vice President of Project Concern (raise school supplies for poor families)</p>

<p>Vice-Chair of the City Council Youth Commission. We plan rock concerts, dances for the disabled, awards ceremonies, and bridge the gap between the youth and the adults in the community. I was Special Projects director last year. </p>

<p>Academic Decathlon Captain (2 years)</p>

<p>Chances would be great, thanks!</p>

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<p>I think you got a good chance, but I'm not an expert.</p>

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<p>I'd say you're more or less in! :)</p>

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<p>If you don't get in, I give up.</p>

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<p>Your chances are very very good, but keep in mind that sometimes very good students do not get into the schools of their choice. I would say that you have a very high chance of getting into Duke, but it all depends on luck in then end...</p>