I just recently became highly interested in Duke, and a major they offer would be a perfect fit for me (Policy journalism). However, I’m not sure I should even chance it and apply? (I know this is late for deadline, but all of my essays are already written, just not sure if I should spend the money to apply and send scores)
ACT: C:31 (Reading:34, Math:26, English:35, Science:29)
W GPA: 4.1
UW GPA: 3.8
School doesn’t offer AP classes, but I took all my classes junior and senior year through a dual-enrollment program at a nearby college, and was in the honors program (complete extra projects with professors for honors credits) and honors society.
Activities:
Illinois Leadership Seminar Soph-Sr
-Chosen to attend sophomore year
-Selected to be on staff as media team for next summer
-Elected Alumni Media Director
Phi Theta Kappa (College for Dual-enrollment honor society) Jr-Sr
-Member both years at college
-Public Relations Officer senior year
Football Fr-Sr
-JV team Captian
-“George Butler” leadership award winner
Basketball Fr-Sr
-JV Team captian
-“Pride, Hustle, and Desire” award
National Honor Society Soph-Sr
Student Council Soph-Sr
Awards not listed above:
“Best Solo of Day” IHSA Solo award-Sophomore
“Outstanding Sophomore” Award
Illinois State Scholar-Senior
NUIC all conference academic
Deans list (high honors) at College
High Honor Roll at High school
Letters of Rec: from football coach, english teacher, and someone I volunteer with through Illinois Leadership Seminars
Essay: talked about my experience as a girl football player and the obstacles and such I had to overcome to not only play the sport but be successful and accepted by my teammates.
Thanks in advance for your honesty guys 