<p>GPA unweighted: 4.0
Class Rank: Top 1%
SAT: 2250 (One sitting 760/750/740)
ACT: N/A
Subject Tests: Math II 780, USH 770
APs: Lang 5, Calc AB 4, USH 5 (planning to take Stats, Micro, Macro, US Gov/Pol, Lit senior year). 5 of my 8 APs have been taking outside of school via accredited online courses because my school does not offer them.</p>
<p>Awards:
Academic achievement awards in English Composition, Geometry, World History, Biology, Calculus, Spanish, English Language, US History
Presidents Award for Academic Achievement 5 years straight
Knight Award (top award in my school for academics, leadership, and volunteerism only 1 student awarded)
219 PSAT score, likely National Merit competitor</p>
<p>ECs. (Keep in mind my school is extremely small, only 2 clubs exist)
2 years Varsity Ice Hockey
1 year Varsity Swimming
Student Body Treasurer
Student Government Junior-Class Representative
Founder/President of JSA chapter at my school
Head of my school's music program that is led by students
Summer internship at a local university's music program (approx., 150 hours)
Volunteer at music department of my large church (300 hrs./year, all 4 years)
Volunteer/paid guitar lessons to underprivileged kids (100 hrs./year)
Went on 8-city, 14-date tour in Asia (Japan, S Korea, Philippines) with a prominent musical artist playing electric guitar
Played electric guitar on 2 albums, one of which peaked at #9 on iTunes Christian
2 years camp counselor for 8-12 camp
Organizer of church youth events, attended by 500+ young adults annually</p>
<p>Strong recs from English & social studies teachers</p>
<p>You will likely be a qualified, competitive candidate. </p>
<p>Your chances might be better than Duke’s admission rate of 11%.</p>
<p>Don’t get hung up on ECs that are offered by your school - the point is demonstrate that you are having an impact in your community, not that you have a long list of club memberships.</p>
<p>In my opinion, the most impressive item in your record - even more than your academics - is having an album #9 on iTunes. This will make you stand out more than a 4.0UW or 2250 - Duke gets thousands of those applicants. Perhaps I misunderstand the nature of this accomplishment, but I cannot fathom why you have it buried at the bottom of your posting. I would put it first and emphasize it.</p>
<p>It’s not quite as impressive as #9 on all of iTunes, as iTunes Christian is considerably smaller. But nevertheless it is pretty satisfying, haha.</p>
<p>I’ll try to keep that in mind - thanks so much.</p>
<p>Pretty solid. I would focus on the accomplishments that most people wouldn’t have. #9 on iTunes is kind crazy. Also, talk about the smaller school as well.</p>
<p>As a current Duke student, I mean this with all the love in the world: please, please, please go do something else. The ED deadline has passed, your application has been submitted, and your fate is in the AO’s hands now! Others have told you that you have good chances, and you look like a competetive applicant. I know this can be a nerve-wracking time, but enjoy the next few weeks of senior year-- and especially Thanksgiving! You’ve done all you can now.</p>
<p>Current duke student as well. Agree with purpleacorn. Regardless of where you end up, you’ll probably miss senior year and high school at some point in your college career. Relax! You’ve done all you can. Savor the moment and have some fun.</p>