ok, apps are in, now chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Duke University
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<p>Highest SAT: Reading 690, Writing 690, math 640 (BUT I GOT A 32 on the ACT math)</p>

<p>SAT II chemistry 730, US history 700</p>

<p>AP scholar with distinction</p>

<p>ACT: 29</p>

<p>GPA: 4.2 out of 4.0</p>

<p>No class rank</p>

<p>Most Depanding Course load (My counselor said that he rarely sees anyone taking my courseload) Basically all honors and 11 AP classes by end of 12th grade</p>

<p>activities:
math team
multicultural interest/language interest/history interest: I make this apparent throughout application
NHS
Hospital Volunteer: over 200 hours (apart of the advisory board)
Elementary School tutor
A bunch more community service stuff
Amnesty International
Student teacher</p>

<p>I come from a competitive public school in wisconsin
I'm Japanese and Caucasion, first generation college student (my mom and sister dropped out of high school), low income (recieved fee waivers), parents divorced when I was in 9th grade, had many family issues throughout 11th grade but managed to keep grades up high. </p>

<p>Pretty sure essay was great!! Something unique which was also personally touching.</p>

<p>Didn't read reccomendations, but I think one was decent and the other was excellent. My Counselors reccomendation was awesome for sure.</p>

<p>I'm defiantly going to major in international relations/history/political science</p>

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<p>You already sent in the application. Why bother asking for our opinions? It won't change anything. But, if you really want to know, you do have chance. But, I don't know how much. </p>

<p>Okay, I'm going further: There are some things that are not 'sub-par.' For example, your SAT I and ACT scores. But, don't worry. Colleges will look at other things beside the test scores. Your GPA is impressive. You take the most demanding schedule. Your background (first generation, low income) will help you. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I've been wondering since I've seen this so many other times, but how can you have a 4.2 on a 4.0 scale. Shouldn't it be on a 5.0 scale?</p>

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<p>my weighted is 4.2</p>