My Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Duke University
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<p>Hi, I'm really sorry to be a pain in the butt and start another chancing thread, but I was wondering if you guys could tell me if you think I have a shot at getting into Duke.</p>

<p>Academics:
GPA: 4.0 unweighted, 4.8 weighted
3rd in my class (approximately 400 people)
AP Classes-
Sophomore- Calc I & Calc II (5 on both)
Junior- AP Statistics, AP Psychology, AP Biology I and II
Senior- Expecting to take AP Environmental, AP Chemistry I and II, and AP Language</p>

<p>Test Scores:
SAT I Math: 760
SAT I Reading: 730
SAT I Writing: 690
Total: 2180</p>

<p>SAT II's:
Math 1- 750
Biology- 770</p>

<p>I have a scientific internship at the National Cancer Institute at Fort Detrick throughout this summer and throughout my senior year, so I have a lot of research experience and hands-on experience (PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extractions, etc).</p>

<p>Some Extra curriculars-
National Honor Society
Key Club
Junior Club
Sophomore Club
Freshman Club
In the Maryland Distinguished Scholar Program
Have a Certificate of Meritorious Service
Volunteer at the nearby elementary school
Volunteer at a Chinese school teaching piano
Varsity Indoor and Outdoor track since freshman year
Made the first cut for the National Merit Scholarship, waiting for the next cut
Will volunteer at the local hospital senior year</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>I think you have a great chance with Duke since your test scores are good and your EC’s are balanced and great. Are you going to declare a major when you apply? I also think you should try some of the Ivies too with your stats. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thank you very much, quest4success.</p>

<p>I haven’t completely decided whether I’ll declare yet, but if I do I’ll probably declare Biology as my major for pre-med. Which reminds me, should I declare my major now, I am allowed to change it later on, right?</p>