My Chances at Duke

<p>Hey guys
Duke is one of my top choices to go to college, and I was wondering what chance do I have at getting in?</p>

<p>Class Rank: 19/770 (GPA 4.375) and 4 AP classes
SAT: 780 Math, 740 CR, 660 Writing (does this raise a red flag?)
SAT IIs: Math IIC 780, US history 750, chem 730
ACT: 32 (retaking saturday)</p>

<p>EC's:
4th year on math team (school ranked 4-8th in state the past 3 years)
Freshman mentor and freshman mentor executive board (2 years)
4th year on scholastic bowl
Star Raiders Anti-drug program freshman year
Science Olympiad sophmore year
Tennis freshman year
100+ hours community service at hospital
Intramurel sports every year</p>

<p>I'd say your chances are as good as anyone's, which isn't saying much. Duke has become very competitive, so it's difficult to tell. I'd say about a 30-50% chance.</p>

<p>Your stats as listed don't really jump out, you will need to use the essays and recommendations to show them why you're different from the 8,000 or more other kids who look same or better on paper. If you can do that, you have a good chance.</p>

<p>hopefully my teachers can portray my unique personality haha</p>

<p>also I meant 4 AP classes in my senior year
by the time i'll graduate i'd have finished 8 APs (Chem - 5, APUSH - 5, Java - 5, Gov - 3)</p>

<p>but thanx for the info!</p>