My dream school for a few years now has been Duke. My GPA is 3.95 UW and I have a 31 ACT score. I play guitar and am involved in Math Club. I have no other EC. I am also a pretty average writer, so my essay will most likely not be kind of bad. What are my chances of being accepted?
I have taken 9 AP classes so far and am planning on taking 4 next year. My scores have been pretty average: 3 3s, 3 4s, and 3 5s.
I have taken 11 AP Classes and plan to take 2.
What you said is kinda confusing. 9 APs? 11? Or 13? I’m guessing some of these are self-studied. Regardless, your ACT score is a bit on the low side. Try to aim for a 33, preferably a 34-36 if you’re applying to Pratt.
I got really confused, sorry. I just checked and the one with 9 AP classes was right. (Reply #1)
I think you’ll need some more extracurriculars to make you stand out. Colleges often say that they look for quality not quantity. If you only play guitar and are only involved in math club, are there any special experiences you’ve had while doing them? Perhaps you have a different outlook on life or an interesting background? These can potentially help you create interest in your essays.
Why Duke?