I probably won't get in but...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Duke University
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<p>...I'm applying anyways. You guys might as well chance me.</p>

<p>Demographics: Asian male, California, Low-income, first-generation Vietnamese immigrant, going to a bad high school (API 3)</p>

<p>GPA: 3.95 (unweighted, grades 9-11). 4.27 (weighted, grades 10-11).
Rank: 3</p>

<p>My school is on block schedule this year so I have semester grades for senior year (3 A's, 1 B). I took the hardest classes throughout high school (but unfortunately my school is very limited in courses so that doesn't say much).</p>

<p>SAT I: 2220 (800 CR, 680 M, 740 W); one sitting
SAT subject: 770 USH, 650 Math ii (hopefully 700+ this Saturday), 660 Literature (hopefully 700+ this Sat)</p>

<p>EC's:
-piano
-Brown belt in martial arts (and tutoring kids)
-Officer in two clubs
-Church band</p>

<p>Recs: will be pretty good</p>

<p>AP tests: english lang-4; USH-4</p>

<p>Do I have a chance at all? Thanks.</p>

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<p>why would you say you wouldnt get in? you have as good a chance as anyone IMO.</p>

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<p>..oh just saw your math scores...er just improve them and you'll be fine?</p>

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<p>It might depend to which school you are applying</p>

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<p>The first generation Vietnamese immigrant thing should help.</p>

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<p>i would say you have a decent chance, the scores are solid---math is a little low---and the vietnamese thing should help. keep your hopes up</p>

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<p>hey i dont get the whole first generation thing. how does it work?</p>

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<p>I raised my math IIc to 750 and Lit to 710 (hopefully 750+ in January). Are my prospects any better?</p>