Help! chances(fall 2007)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Duke University
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<p>Stats:
SAT I around 2100
II: math IIc 800, lit. no idea, Chinese 800, Physics 750
Rank: 3/25
GPA: school doesn't rank
IB full diploma predicted grade: 40+</p>

<p>ECs: MUN (best delegate national conference), swimming, volunteer work, etc.</p>

<p>Citizen of: Canada, Hong Kong
Currently in: Shanghai, China
School: private-local(not really private some gov funding)</p>

<p>disadv: teacher recs, they aren't fluent in English
other factors: seeking aid, wants to do pre-law or pyschology</p>

2

<p>Applying as an international student puts you at a disadvantage. Those SAT IIS are really nice, I suggest retaking SAT I if you feel you can do better.</p>

3

<p>I think it will be difficult for you as an international seeking aid.</p>

4

<p>Don't be too discouraged by the above posts - Duke has had a huge globalization initiative so they very much like international applicants. You should definitely still apply and see what you can get in terms of aid.</p>