Official Duke 2018 ED Results ONLY Thread

HaatPV · December 12, 2013, 9:09pm

Decision: Accepted

Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): 1300/1600 Scale
[] ACT:
[] SAT II: Subject Tests 720 US Hist. 700 English Lit
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.89 3.98W
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): n/a
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): Lang (5)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[] Senior Year Course Load: 2 APs
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): NHS, Highest Honor Roll 3 Years, Varsity Track letter 3 years, Varsity Track Captain, 5A State Champion-Pole Vault, Link Leader, Multiple Retreat leader
[] Job/Work Experience: Worked at a gym
[] Volunteer/Community service: 150+ hrs community service. Elementary schools + Food banks
[] Summer Activities:
[] Essays: Really strong Essays
[] Teacher Recommendation: Hopefully good
[] Counselor Rec: Solid
[] Additional Rec:
[li] Interview: Didn’t have to[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): CO
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] Intended major(s): PubPol w/ Econ minor
[] School Type: Jesuit Private
[] Ethnicity: Caucasian
[] Gender: M
[] Income Bracket: 100-150k
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Recruited Athlete

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: Strong school, Good GPA, strong ECs
[] Weaknesses: Test scores
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected:[/li]Recruited Athlete
[/ul]General Comments:
My greatest congratulations to those that were accepted based solely on academic merit, that’s much more impressive than anything I have achieved! Proud to be representing Blue Devils T&F next year.

mydd123 · December 12, 2013, 9:16pm

Nope…I did not apply for FA. As I am international applicant, FA would undermine my chance

mathman96 · December 12, 2013, 9:23pm

Decision: Accepted

Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): 2280 (taken once) (720R 770M 790W)
[] ACT: didn’t take
[] SAT II: 800 math 2, 740 physics, 740 literature
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 4/600something
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): 7 5s (enviro, stat, microecon, macroecon, comp sci, english lit, calc AB), 1 4 (european history)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): 5 on physics, 6 on chem
[] Senior Year Course Load: 6 IB classes, 1 AP
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National AP Scholar, National Merit semifinalist, nothing special[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Math club/honor society (president), Science club (secretary), varsity cross country, JV track and field, club soccer, academic team, science bowl, NHS…
[] Job/Work Experience:
[] Volunteer/Community service:
[] Summer Activities:
[] Essays: Thought the supplement were good but the topics were easy i’m sure everyone’s were…common app essay also good, talked about my love for math a lot
[] Teacher Recommendation: should be good, both probably said i’m a really good student. nothing too unique
[] Counselor Rec: she likes me, thinks i’m smart, don’t know her that well it’s a big school
[] Additional Rec: n/a
[li] Interview: solid, nothing special[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): FL
[] Country (if international applicant): n/a
[] Intended major(s): Math, economics
[] School Type: public
[] Ethnicity: W
[] Gender: M
[] Income Bracket: ~100k
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none. maybe considered 1st gen, father went to college but didn’t complete

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: definitely well-rounded, took online AP courses and stuff, definitely came across as a hard worker
[] Weaknesses: not especially original
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: probably come across as smart, driven and passionate about math[/li]
[/ul]General Comments:
Surreal! Good luck everyone, this is an amazing feeling. Look forward to seeing you geniuses who got in at DUKE.

Swimswamswum · December 12, 2013, 9:46pm

Pick one:
Decision: Accepted

Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): Did not take
[] ACT: 34
[] SAT II: none sent in
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): school does not rank
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): APUSH (4)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): Full Diploma Candidate
[] Senior Year Course Load: Full IB course load
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Swimming, Model UN (Captain and Treasurer), Various other clubs
[] Job/Work Experience: Caddied for 5 years
[] Volunteer/Community service: Helping with day camps, went on mission trip to Haiti
[] Summer Activities: Work, swimming, helping with day camps
[] Essays: I’m assuming good enough!
[] Teacher Recommendation: Both great
[] Counselor Rec: Solid, knew him very well, have a strong relationship
[] Additional Rec:none
[li] Interview: solid[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): Michigan
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] Intended major(s): Econ
[] School Type:Public
[] Ethnicity:White
[] Gender: Male
[] Income Bracket:Financial aid was not a concern
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: Academics, test scores, essays
[] Weaknesses: Probably a little weak on the ec’s outside of swimming and MUN
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I’m just so thankful for being accepted, I guess I was just what they were looking for when they read my app[/li]
[/ul]General Comments: A big thank you to all of the CC community and for all the support and insight they gave throughout this application process. I am so blessed, and cannot wait to see you all at Blue Devil Days. To those who were deferred or denied, best of luck to you all on your next steps, you all are definitely strong students and people, and deserve the best wherever your journey may take you. To those applicants from future years reading this, take a deep breath and relax, every applicant is different and these results do not determine your admission decision.
Cannot wait to pitch my tent in Krzyzewskiville!

dericka996 · December 12, 2013, 9:53pm

Decision: Accepted

Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): 2260 Superscore (760 CR, 760 M, 740 W)
[] ACT: 33 Composite (35 English, 34 Reading, 34 Math, 27 Science)
[] SAT II: 730 Math II, 630 Physics
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.77
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 22 out of 143
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): Calculus AB (3), Physics B (3), U.S. History (4), English Lang. (4), Psychology (5)
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP English Lit., AP Statistics, AP Economics, AP Gov’t & Politics
[] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Merit Semifinalist, National Achievement Semifinalist, AP Scholar w/ Distinction

[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
[] Around the Globe Culture Club (Co-Founder and president)
[] Environmental Science Club (President)
[] Poetry Club (2nd Vice President)
[] Executive Council (Delegate)
[] National Honor Society
[] KQSA 93.5 School Radio Station
[] Kickoff Freshman Mentor
[] Pan-American Student Forum
[] Community Service Club

[] Job/Work Experience: Mentor at summer program for incoming freshmen to my high school
[] Volunteer/Community service: About 180 hours at school, church, and hospital
[] Summer Activities: Summer programs at Rice, Baylor, UT Austin, & Dartmouth; Mentor for incoming freshmen to my high school
[] Essays: Common App was about the transition of coming from to America from Ghana as a kid.
[] Teacher Recommendation: One was purely incredible (my English Lang. teacher wrote it); the other two were from my Environmental Science & Psychology teachers, both of which were really great as well, in my opinion
[] Counselor Rec: Didn’t read, but hopefully it was good.
[li] Additional Rec: One written by my mentor at a summer research program at Rice. Didn’t read it but it was hopefully good. Another was from my best friend, whose was pretty good. [/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): TX
[] Intended major(s): Biology
[] School Type: Magnet School
[] Ethnicity: African-American
[] Gender: M
[] Income Bracket: ~250,000
[li] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM, 1st gen. American born citizen?, Dual citizen of America & Ghana[/li]
[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: SAT I & ACT Test Scores, Race, Circumstances?
[] Weaknesses: Class Rank, Physics Subject Test Score, Calculus & Physics AP Scores
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I guess I was the kind of student Duke wanted. [/li]
[/ul]General Comments: I’m really happy to be accepted. It’s a huge honor to be potentially part of Duke’s Class of 2018. Financial aid is really the biggest thing in my way right now of Blue Devil-dom (0 Aid) so I’m weighing my options right now. I REALLY hope I’ll be able to attend, cause I love Duke. Congrats to the others who made it, good luck to the deferred, and the best of luck with your other choices for those were rejected.

harryinthehouse · December 12, 2013, 10:03pm

Decision: Accepted

Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): N/A
[] ACT:33
[] SAT II:N/A
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.85 (5.17 weighted)
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): did not send
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): did not send
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP Psych, AP Lit, AP Human Geo, AP World, AP Calc BC, AP Physics B, Civics Honors
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar with Distinction, Won a national essay contest to study art in Italy for free over the summer[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Guitarist in rock band (pretty reputable in our area, we opened for Quiet Riot) President/founder of dental health club (raised money to provide homeless with dental care) secretary of cultural diversity club, and also weightlifting which I do 5-6 days per week
[] Job/Work Experience: Work 25 hours a week at a grocery store
[] Volunteer/Community service: 350+ hours working at hospitals and shelters
[] Summer Activities: intern at dental clinics and hospitals, Italy contest trip, other volunteer work
[] Essays: Outstanding, my Lit teacher with 15 years experience said it was one of the best she has ever read
[] Teacher Recommendation: Fantastic
[] Counselor Rec: didn’t really know me (big school) so alright
[] Additional Rec: none
[li] Interview: went well, nothing too special though[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): NC
[] Country (if international applicant): n/a
[] Intended major(s): Biology
[] School Type: Public
[] Ethnicity: white
[] Gender: male
[] Income Bracket: 75-100k
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none, my mom works for duke hospital that may have helped?

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: Essays, recs, perhaps extracurriculars?
[] Weaknesses: no glaring weaknesses, all around just a pretty stock duke applicant
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: If I had to pick anything I would say essays. They really conveyed why I wanted to be at Duke, and I felt like my common app essay was pretty unique. [/li] [/ul]General Comments:
SO EXCITED! GTHC!!!

bartow · December 12, 2013, 10:07pm

Decision: Accepted

Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): 2300 w:780 m:780 r:740 single sitting
[] ACT: 35 single sitting
[] SAT II: bio:800 math II:800
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.989
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1st
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): 11 AP’s total (nine 5’s, two 4’s)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): Math: 7 Business: 6
[] Senior Year Course Load: 3 AP’s and 4 IB (or something like that
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): nothing really, just local and state awards[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Swim team: 4yrs (captain), Tennis: 4 yrs 2nd ranked, Piano: 9 yrs. 
[] Job/Work Experience: none
[] Volunteer/Community service: ~230 hours, ~100 at a local hospital
[] Summer Activities: Summer research, tennis camp
[] Essays: Quite personal. reviewed a few times. I felt like it was truly me.
[] Teacher Recommendation: didnt see. But i’m quite sure that both were great.
[] Counselor Rec: didnt read, but 100% sure amazing
[] Additional Rec: none
[li] Interview: Went swimmingly. really connected to interviewer[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): FL
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] Intended major(s): Bio
[] School Type: Public
[] Ethnicity: ASIAN
[] Gender:MALE
[] Income Bracket: ~100,000
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none?

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: Tests, recs, ec’s
[] Weaknesses: i think number of hours i volunteered wasnt especially outstanding
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: ok test scores, ability to communicate and form strong relationships with people. [/li]
[/ul]General Comments: I hope the template worked out ok, but im ecstatic and cant wait to be a blue devil. I’ve read so much from here and its time for me to give back to the community. Good luck to everyone and to everyone dont get down, i wish you all good results! The essay was probably what stood out for me as I was quite personal and almost conversational.

PapayaPurple · December 12, 2013, 10:31pm

Pick one:
Decision: Accepted

Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): 2340 - 770 Math, 770 CR, 800 Writing
[] ACT:
[] SAT II: 800 Math II, 800 Physics, 800 Chemistry
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.8
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Unknown, probably 10-15%
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): Calculus AB (5), Calculus BC (5), Physics Mechanics (5), Chemistry (5)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[] Senior Year Course Load: 5 AP’s and Multivariable Calculus
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): 2x AIME Qualifier, Distinguished Honor Roll on the AMC 10, National Merit Semifinalist[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Marching Band (Section leader), Jazz Band (Section Leader), Personal Band (creator), Math League (Captain)
[] Job/Work Experience:
[] Volunteer/Community service: Once a week for 2 hours
[] Summer Activities: Math Programs and Jazz Programs
[] Essays: Very good. Common App essay was great.
[] Teacher Recommendation: Probably good, chose my two favorite teachers
[] Counselor Rec: Standard
[] Additional Rec:
[li] Interview: Really good, very laid back interviewer and was very relaxed[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant):
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] Intended major(s): Mathematics and Statistics
[] School Type: Magnet
[] Ethnicity: Asian
[] Gender: Male
[] Income Bracket:
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Sister attends Duke

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: Extra Curriculars and Math League participation
[] Weaknesses: Grades could have been better
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected:[/li]
[/ul]General Comments:

physixjunkie · December 12, 2013, 11:04pm

Decision: Deferred

Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): 2270 (800W, 760M, 710R)
[] ACT: N/A
[] SAT II: 780 Chinese, 760 Biology
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.65
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): school doesn’t rank, but pretty sure I’m top 10%
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): Statistics (5), Physics B (5), European History (3), Chinese (5), US History (4), Biology (4), English Language/Composition (5), Calculus BC (5 with 5 AB subscore), Physics C Mechanics (5), Physics C E&M (5), English Language/Literature, US History/Government, Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Environmental Science
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP English Language/Literature, AP US History/Government, AP Micro Economics, AP Macro Economics, AP Environmental Science, Multivariable Calculus
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AIME Qualifier, AMC School Winner, CLASS Chinese Essay Contest Winner, National AP Scholar 2013, AP Scholar with Distinction 2013, AP Scholar with Honor 2012, PSAT Letter of Commendation[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Swimming Team (Captain), Boy Scouts, Youth Group Volunteering
[] Job/Work Experience:Swimming Instructor (paid)
[] Volunteer/Community service: Youth Group
[] Summer Activities: N/A
[] Essays: From what people told me, all pretty strong
[] Teacher Recommendation: 2 recommendations. 1 from AP English Lang/Composition teacher, who loves me, and 1 from AP Calculus BC teacher, who also loved me since I took the class in junior year.
[] Counselor Rec: Good. She loves me.
[] Additional Rec: Received Recommendation from a Columbia Physics Professor
[li] Interview: Nailed it.[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): NY
[] Country (if international applicant): US
[] Intended major(s): Physics
[] School Type: Small Public School, EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE (ranked 32 in the US)
[] Ethnicity: Asian
[] Gender: Male
[] Income Bracket: $100k +
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: Extracurricular (I focused on a couple, revolved around sports and helping people, and each took large time commitments), recommendations, and DEFINITELY course rigor. I had 14 APs in school, and 16 AP exams total
[] Weaknesses: GPA
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Deferred probably due to my extremely low GPA, relative to the students Duke usually accepts[/li]
[/ul]General Comments: I’m pretty disappointed, as Duke is my dream school and I believe it is the perfect fit for me. Evidently, the admissions officers didn’t think so. I will be relentless with this application and try to improve my senior grades (they are pretty good, as I’m giving grades a one last go this time around). Duke University, this will not be the last you hear of me!! I will be waiting on that RD decision, and keep admissions officers updated with my grades. If I don’t get into RD, you can count on seeing me come in as a transfer applicant as well!

dukies · December 12, 2013, 11:14pm

I am a Duke alum posting for my son, who was accepted to Trinity. I can’t figure out how to use the template.

SATS 750 M 760 W 780 CR

GPA 3.77 UW

Progressive private school does not rank.

SATII Bio 700 Math 740

Essay – Common App – Great -wrote about how he wants to enroll in NROTC and become a Naval Officer against the wishes of his family.

Essay Why Duke – Excellent – wrote about how he wants to study Urdu and Arabic and join DukeEngage so he will be better able to work with people in the Middle East.

Recs were all stellar – very personal and glowing.

Interview – he told me the interviewer told him to tell his parents “I think you’re great.”

Extracurriculars – solid – student government (4 y), started a law club and a politics club, Varsity Cross Country.

Hooks: Legacy – Mother (Duke Law) Father (Duke Law) Cousin (Trinity) Grandfather (double duke - undergrad and law). NROTC, great essays and recommendations.

Also applied to Naval Academy, Westpoint and UVA (early action)

We are all so thrilled and proud. Congrats to all who got in. To those deferred and/or declined, your options are open! Best of luck to all of you.

10bio10 · December 13, 2013, 10:08am

Decision: Accepted

Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown):N/A
ACT:33
SAT II: N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):3.95
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1%
AP (place score in parenthesis): Didn’t send yet
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP Chem, AP Calc BC, AP Lit, Honors Physics, Dual Enroll Psych, developmental psych, english
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Dance, Varsity Ski, Dance Company, River Clean ups, NHS
Job/Work Experience:Part time job
Volunteer/Community service:Lots
Summer Activities:Summer Program at University of Michigan
Essays: Good
Teacher Recommendation:One amazing, one probably good
Counselor Rec: Great
Additional Rec: Amazing!
Interview:N/A
Other
State (if domestic applicant): MI
Country (if international applicant):
School Type:Public
Ethnicity:White
Gender:Female
Income Bracket:120,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): N/A

Reflection
Strengths:Well rounded, test scores maybe?
Weaknesses:Leadership
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected:IM IN SHOCK
General Comments:Good Luck to everyone! Can’t wait to see some of you at duke next year!

josmee443 · December 13, 2013, 10:10am

Decision: Accepted

Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): 2280 (750 Math, 760 Reading, 770 Writing)
[] ACT:35
[] SAT II: 800 Chem, 780 Math II, 760 Bio M
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 3, top 5%
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): Calc BC (4), Stats (4)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): Spanish B (6)
[] Senior Year Course Load: A bunch of IB courses
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): not much[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): FIRST Robotics (Captain), Math Team, Quiz Bowl, Varsity Cross Country, Piano,
[] Job/Work Experience: Boychoir Accompanist, Mathnasium Instructor
[] Volunteer/Community service: High School Civitans
[] Summer Activities: Intern at University of South Carolina Medical School, Intern at McLeod Hospital
[] Essays: Pretty good, though should have spent a bit more time on them and should have started earlier on them.
[] Teacher Recommendation: Good, All of the teachers I asked seemed to like me, though the English teacher I requested a recommendation from was a new teacher…
[] Counselor Rec: Good
[] Additional Rec: I got a rec from my past cross country coach. She wrote me a really good supplement rec.
[li] Interview: Went really well. Had a good conversation with the interviewer. [/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): SC
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] Intended major(s): Chemistry, Biochem
[] School Type: Public, Medium size (1300)
[] Ethnicity: Asian
[] Gender: Male
[] Income Bracket:
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Nope

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths:
[] Weaknesses:
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected:[/li]
[/ul]General Comments: It was an extremely stressful month of waiting and waiting, but it was definitely worth it! Congrats to all of those who also made it, I look forward to meeting all of you! To those who weren’t so lucky, keep your heads up, there is a great school out there that is waiting for you :D

ilovesushi413 · December 13, 2013, 4:08pm

Decision: Accepted

Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 2280 (720 Math, 760 Reading, 800 Writing)
ACT:N/A
SAT II: 750 Chem, 750 Math II
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1/315
AP (place score in parenthesis): Bio (5), US Govt. and Politics (5), Calc AB (5), English Lang and Comp (5), World History (4), Chem (4), Stats (4)
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP French, AP Calc C, AP English Lit and Comp, GT Physics, Anatomy, Band, Comp Sci I
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): kind of listed in extra curriculars

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Clarinet (1st chair clarinet in All National Band, 5 time All State Band/Orchestra, 1st chair in school wind ensemble, 3rd chair in county orchestra, etc.), Piano (not really leadership but 12 years of competitive playing, state piano concerto winner, 10 years of keyboard musicianship etc.), NHS (mentor), Future Business Leaders of America, Science NHS (President), Tri-M Music Honor Society (President)
Job/Work Experience: Front Desk Attedant at local gym
Volunteer/Community service: Ronald McDonald House volunteer team leader for 3 years, volunteering as piano teacher for Single Moms, Inc.
Summer Activities: Molecular Virology Lab Intern at University of Maryland Veterinary Department (wrote a research paper on purifying HEV-ORF3 viral protein 13)- spent 2 summers there
Essays: I got the two supplementary essays pretty heavily revised (one time I got them revised by an MIT alumnus), but in the end I think I made them original enough to stand out. Make sure to write about something you are really passionate about so you sound genuine.
Teacher Recommendation: I got 3 recommendations, 2 from teachers I’ve had for 2 years or more and the other was my AP Bio teacher. One of them was from my band director.
Counselor Rec: I’m assuming it was fine
Additional Rec: I got a rec from my lab supervisor at UMD and from my volunteer supervisor at the Ronald McDonald House
Interview: I thought it went very smoothly. We had a conversation for almost 2 hours. Make sure to do your research about Duke and the major you want to pursue.

Other
State (if domestic applicant): MD
Country (if international applicant):
Intended major(s): Not sure- considering either Bio, Neuroscience, Public Policy, or Econ
School Type: Public, Medium size (1200)
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: ~$100k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): No

Reflection
Strengths: I think my music credentials really helped me. I feel like class rank wasn’t a huge deal, but I was ranked number 1. I also sent a lot of supplementary material (clarinet recording, research paper, news article, etc.).
Weaknesses: I didn’t have the highest SAT scores and I felt a little unsure about one of my essays (why you want to go to Duke). I also just felt like there were thousands of “me”- Asian girls with science and music background trying to get in to Duke. It’s hard to come off as original when you’re in that category.
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Maybe because of the “combo”- science internship, heavily involved in music, good grades

General Comments: I thought junior year sucked, but September-October of senior year was pretty terrible. Especially with Naviance, my gosh that was such a hassle to deal with. But it’s done! It’s pretty surreal. My overall recommendation when applying to the “top tier” schools is to emphasize the things you’ve shown a strong passion for. They’ll know you’re dedicated, talented, and hard-working. It’s a cliche, but SAT scores and GPA are just numbers. If you’re considering Duke, chances are you are qualified “quantitatively”. Prove that you’re more than a number.

rubyfriday · December 13, 2013, 10:47pm

Pick one:
Decision: Accepted

Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): 2350 800 M 760 CR 790 W
[] SAT II: 800 Math II 800 US History 770 Chem
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.44
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1/250+
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): APUSH (5) AP English Lang (5) AP Chem (5)
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP Psych, AP Bio, AP English Lit, AP Calc AB, Honors Latin 5 (no AP offered) small electives
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): awards on national and state Latin exams, National Merit, small school stuff[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): lead roles in school musical/ Shakespeare performances (9-12) started Odyssey of the Mind team at school (11) softball- JV captain in 10th (9-11) summer softball- captain in 11th (9-11) JV basketball (9-10) basketball manager (11-12)
[] Job/Work Experience: cashier at local grocery store (11-12)
[] Volunteer/Community service: National Charity League- (7-12) w/ leadership positions and around 200 hrs, Girl Scouts since 1st grade (small commitment, no awards)
[] Summer Activities: 11th- softball, work at grocery store 12th- Summer@Brown
[] Essays: my common app was great, my why duke good, and my extracurricular one was mediocre
[] Teacher Recommendation: pretty good I hope (never saw them) but one teacher I’ve had for 4 years and she really likes me
[] Counselor Rec: I’m actually close with my guidance counselor so it was probably really good
[] Interview: went fairly well, lasted about 45 min,

[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): CT
[] Intended major(s): Neuroscience or Psychology (not premed)
[] School Type: pretty good Public with 1000 kids
[] Ethnicity: White
[] Gender: F
[] Income Bracket: not applying for FA
[li] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none[/li]
[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: SATs, GPA, Essays
[] Weaknesses: low number of APs (but it’s high for my school) no highly unusual ECS/ national awards and no really academic ECs that relate to what I want to do
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I knew I was academically/statistically qualified to get in, but most applicants are at schools like Duke. I think maybe my essays helped me over the edge and I’m so thankful. [/li]
[/ul]General Comments:
Can’t wait to be a Blue Devil!!! I want to go here so much my friends were probably sick of hearing me talk about it. I lurked on CC for years and my best advice is to get off this site- look at the result threads to figure out if you have a chance (and to put yourself in the perspective of a national applicant pool) and then leave. I got hooked, and the self-doubt and stress only made waiting worse. But in the end it was worth it and I’m so happy to be done with college apps and in at the school I love :)

SGhunter · December 14, 2013, 12:04am

Pick one:
Decision: Accepted

Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): 800 (M) 760 (CR) 770 (W)
[] ACT: 35
[] SAT II: 800 (Math II) 800 (Chemistry)
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 3 out of 427
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): Statistics (5) Lit and Comp (5) Chemistry (5) Environmental Science (5)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP Bio, AP Language and Composition, AP Calc AB/BC, AP Physics, healthful living, Vocal Music IV (highest level audition group)
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP scholar with honor, national merit semi-finalist, 9 highest average awards, many awards in my extracurriculars[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): 4-H (club president, county treasurer, horsebowl team captain, state champion horse public speaking, state champion hippology, state reserve champion horsebowl, organised two model horse shows to benefit the equine rescue league), USEF varsity equestrian, chorus (section leader, 2 awards), science olympiad (3 medals at regionals), math team (schoolwide winner on AMC 10 test)
[] Job/Work Experience: Horse farm employee
[] Volunteer/Community service: science, math, and ESL tutor, YMCA volunteer, volunteer with a program that pairs struggling kids with abused horses
[] Summer Activities: Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics, Spanish II online
[] Essays: I felt really good about them, and I had awesome people review them!
[] Teacher Recommendation: Probably good- the teachers I chose were very different, so they probably offered interesting perspectives
[] Counselor Rec: nothing special haha
[] Additional Rec: My chorus teacher probably wrote a fantastic one. We get along very well!
[li] Interview: I think it went well[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): NC
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] Intended major(s): physics or biology
[] School Type: public
[] Ethnicity: white
[] Gender: female
[] Income Bracket: 100,000-200,000
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): female in science

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: test scores, extracurriculars
[] Weaknesses: only two years of foreign language, counselor recommendation
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I don’t think I can pinpoint any specific reasons, but I am thrilled![/li]
[/ul]General Comments: Congrats everyone!

mullaman97 · December 14, 2013, 1:43pm

Decision: Accepted

Pratt School of Engineering

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): Did not send.
[] ACT: 34
[] SAT II: Chemistry - 790, Math II - 790
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1/615
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Human Geography (5), AP European History (5), AP Chemistry (5), AP English Language and Composition (5), AP US History (5)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP Biology, AP Physics, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Calculus BC, P.E. Leaders
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar with Distinction, Currently publishing a research paper with Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Numerous Science Olympiad and Scholastic Bowl awards, including qualifying for national tournaments, and winning conference/regionals. [/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Scholastic Bowl (Team B Captain), Varsity Science Olympiad, JV/Varsity Tennis (JV Captain), Shadowing Doctors, Participant in Dr. Rubin’s Mini Medical School (was also a TA), Teacher Assistant for AP Chemistry class at High School, Varsity/Chemistry Representative for WYSE.
[] Job/Work Experience: N/A
[] Volunteer/Community service: 80 hours at local hospital, 40 hours at local library.
[] Summer Activities: Research Assistant at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
[] Essays: Pretty good and definitely showed who I was and what I was passionate about.
[] Teacher Recommendation: Both were stellar and from teachers I knew very well.
[] Counselor Rec: Above average but not exceptional.
[] Additional Rec: Great rec from my internship professor.
[li] Interview: Fantastic interview! Couldn’t have dreamed of a better one.[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): IL
[] Country (if international applicant): N/A
[] Intended major(s): Biomedical Engineering (Premed)
[] School Type: Large Public High School
[] Ethnicity: Asian (India)
[] Gender: Male
[] Income Bracket: 80,000-100,000
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): I showed (through my Common App essay) how I was a student brought up in a very poor part of India and my journey to where I am today.

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: Great interview, Common App essay, Recs, GPA/Rank,
[] Weaknesses: Not enough leadership positions or volunteering hours.
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I really showed what I was passionate about and all parts of my application illustrated that. [/li]
[/ul]General Comments: I am so happy to be a part of Duke’s Class of 2018! It’s truly a dream come true. I was so nervous that I wouldn’t get accepted. To everyone reading this, don’t stop yourself from applying to such a great university. Give your application a shot! Just remember that you ALWAYS have a chance. Don’t fail to capitalize on it.

dukeblue16 · December 14, 2013, 3:13pm

Pick one:
Decision: Accepted

Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): 800 writing, 760 math, 740 CR
[] ACT: didn’t take
[] SAT II: 780 bio 2, 800 math level 1
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.96/ 5.15 (weighted)
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 9/324 in one of the top 100 schools in the nation
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): psych (5), art history (4), bio (4), stat (4), apes (4), apush (4), ap world (5), ap calc bc (4)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[] Senior Year Course Load: ap chemistry, honors chem lab, ap euro, ap gov, ap lit, ap spanish lang
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National AP Scholar/ AP Scholar with distinction, Mayor’s Award (all 4 years), Presidential Service Award gold, Sallie Markham Michie Essay Contest Award (all 4 years), Ethics Bowl 3rd place nationals, numerous awards from debate [/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): worked in a lab of a well known prof at duke and did a research paper, Speech and Debate club (Vice President), (Junior Volunteer Leader) Duke Hospital, Founder of Muslim Student Association (President), part of Girl UP Campaign, Science Club (all 4 years, Officer), did a UN Project advocating women rights, Ethics Bowl (co-captain)
[] Job/Work Experience: Tutoring students (self employed)
[] Volunteer/Community service: over 500 hours of service at Duke Hospital and Lab
[] Summer Activities: worked in a lab at Duke (mentor loved me), community service at Duke Hospital, Climate LEAP internship
[] Essays: my essays were PHENOMENAL, my why Duke was outstanding and my common app blew away people’s minds
[] Teacher Recommendation: outstanding!!! 2 teachers who read me their recs and told me that I had been one of their best students in all their years of teaching
[] Counselor Rec: said I was a tireless worker (my counselor and I get along well)
[] Additional Rec: fantastic I am sure! from my research mentor
[li] Interview: my interviewer was highly impressed[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): NC
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] Intended major(s): Global Health, Bio, English
[] School Type:top 100 schools in the nation, very competitive public high school
[] Ethnicity: Asian American (pakistani)
[] Gender: F
[] Income Bracket: ~100,000
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: my essays were fantastic, my weighted GPA was pretty good, extracurriculars were very strong, and my volunteer work was impressive, interview went well (although that isn’t a major part of my application)
[] Weaknesses: probably my one B in ap bio and my ap scores
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Well, I am very thrilled to be part of the Duke community. I think that I was a strong applicant overall and I was a lot more than my test scores. I also think my extracurriculars and grades helped me. I took 14 APs total and that may have also helped. However, I think my essays were outstanding, and must have given me the edge. [/li]
[/ul]General Comments: really excited to be there!

srr3306 · December 15, 2013, 10:52am

Decision: Accepted

Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown):2290 (660M 800CR 730W)
[] ACT:31
[] SAT II:800 Bio, 670 Lit, 730 World Hist, 680 Math I, 720 US Hist
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.87
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): 5’s: Bio, W Hist, US Hist, Gov, Eng, Env Sci - 3 in AB Calc
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[] Senior Year Course Load:AP Econ, Honors Aerospace, AP Physics, Diff Equations, Brit Lit Honors
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):Beta Club, Engineering Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society (pres.)[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): SC Secy, Freshman Mentor, School Store Manager, Intern at Veterinary Clinic
[] Job/Work Experience: Camp counselor
[] Volunteer/Community service:Relay for Life, Pet rescue, Env club, (250 Hours)
[] Summer Activities: Certified Open water SCUBA
[] Essays:Solid
[] Teacher Recommendation:Probably really good
[] Counselor Rec (see Teachers)
[] Additional Rec:
[li] Interview:Smooth and cordial[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant):GA
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] Intended major(s):Bio
[] School Type:USA Top 3 Public charter
[] Ethnicity:W
[] Gender:F
[] Income Bracket:$100K+
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths:my HS, grades, course load, recs, community service and xtra curr.
[] Weaknesses:math scores
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected:so hard to know but few weaknesses overall on the app and enthusiasm for Duke as my choice[/li]
[/ul]General Comments: Congratulations to all who get in, good luck on other apps to those who did not, and thanks to all those that post here for the useful info

dlouis95 · December 15, 2013, 4:08pm

Decision: Deferred

Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown):
[] ACT: 31
[] SAT II:
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): Don’t know, but weighted average on 100 point scale is 100
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): top 10%
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): 5 in Ap Chem, 5 in Ap Eng, 4 in Ap History
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[] Senior Year Course Load: in foreign school
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Not mayor, but on common app were: Honor Society, High Honors always, two gold medals in AcDec, Ap Scholar[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): I am Currently in Argentina for a year. World Cultures Club. Hosted an exchange student. Art (with art supplement). Varsity swim team, with a few state medals. 
[] Job/Work Experience: Summer job maintaining trails in the woods
[] Volunteer/Community service: 150 + hours, in club related to community service, went to Costa Rica for service work, go to youth group to volunteer with them
[] Summer Activities:
[] Essays: Amazing, english teacher literally cried about it, but it might be because she could relate to it.
[] Teacher Recommendation: Amazing, high lighting hard work and my personality
[] Counselor Rec: Normal, doesn’t know me very well
[] Additional Rec: I had my host mom write a simple letter to admissions in spanish.
[li] Interview: Didn’t have one[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): Connecticut
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] Intended major(s): Sociology
[] School Type: Public
[] Ethnicity: White
[] Gender: Male
[] Income Bracket: > 350 000
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):

[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: Roundness, study abroad, activeness
[] Weaknesses: Test score, con. rec, had no school grades from my foreign school because they weren’t released until today.
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I think because my scores are below average for the school and they had no idea what I was doing in my school here, if I was being lazy or anything. [/li]
[/ul]General Comments: I’m pretty damn disappointed. I’m going to continue to try, but admissions rep. doesn’t seem to handy. If anyone can give me any feed back on my weakness or any feed back on what I can do, that would be good. I can’t retake any tests. And I do fear that the importance of my trip abroad was reflected well in my application.

jellie24 · December 16, 2013, 1:03am

Decision: Accepted

Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective
SAT I (breakdown):N/A
ACT:33
SAT II:N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):4.0 Unweighted 4.9 Weighted
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 5%
AP (place score in parenthesis):US History (5), Chemistry (5), English Language (5)
Senior Year Course Load: AP Art History, AP Calculus AB, AP Spanish, AP English, Organic Chemistry
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):Eh. National Spanish Exam 2nd Place State Winner, NHRP Scholar, University of Pennsylvania Book Award, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Representative

Subjective
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Soccer Team (4yrs, Captain), Spanish Honor Society (2yrs, VP), School Ambassador (3yrs), National Honor Society (2yrs, Board Member), Student Intern @ Hospital (1yr), Club Soccer (4yrs), Debate Team (2yrs)
Job/Work Experience:N/A
Volunteer/Community service: Volunteer Asst. Soccer Coach (2yrs), Reforestation of National Rainforest (1yr), NY Winter Wishes (1yr)
Summer Activities:Univ. of Miami Summer Courses, 4.0 GPA
Essays: Stellar
Teacher Recommendation:Very good, Great
Counselor Rec: Excellent
Additional Rec: Outstanding (written by doctor I interned with)
Interview: Went very well and lasted about 45 mins

Other
State (if domestic applicant): Prefer not to say
School Type: Private
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: F
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM

Reflection
Strengths:URM, Essays
Weaknesses: ACT score
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected:No idea, but I’m so grateful!
General Comments: Can’t wait to meet everyone this summer! Best of luck to all those deferred/denied.

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