<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>South African applicant here</p>
<p>SAT: 1420 (690V, 730M)
SAT II: 760 Writing, 710 Math IC, 740 Chemistry
Rank: 8 of 230 (top 4%)
Straight A's on toughest subject standards (we call it Higher Grade here)</p>
<p>Academic scholarships and honors for every grade.
heavily involved in drama, backstage director for annual plays festival.
Over 400 hours of community service. Environmental committee.
Pretty original essay, good teacher's and counsellor's rec.
I've met with a Duke admissions official and we had a nice chat, she seemed to be quite impressed with my academics</p>
<p>Schools here don't offer as many programs or EC options.</p>