Would you mind chancing me? :)

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<p>Hello, I know applying to Duke is a long-shot with my SAT Scores but it is worth a try! :)</p>

<p>Okay here we are:</p>

<p>SAT Scores: 630 Reading, 550 Math, 590 Writing (8 Essay) 1770 total</p>

<p>SAT Subject Test: 640 Literature, 590 World History</p>

<p>G.P.A. - 99.89</p>

<p>My Extra-curriculars: </p>

<p>Varsity Swimming (Advanced to Regionals/ We won conference champions twice) (Won 3 ribbons in UIL)
Varsity Water Polo (Conference Champions once)
History Club (fundraisers and field trips)
UNICEF Club (President)
Drama Club (Secretary) (Won Medals in "All Star Cast" 9th and 10th grade)
School Morning Announcer
Model United Nations Delegate
Art Club (Treasurer)
Church Drama Group
Bible Study </p>

<p>Summer:<br>
-UIL Theatre Camp (Learned how to fake fight, apply make-up effects, etc)
-Volunteered for 2 years at my dad's work place doing odd jobs such as shredding paper, scanning books, organizing files, etc. </p>

<p>AP Scores: World History - 3</p>

<p>Awards: </p>

<p>Advanced to Nationals in the History Fair
IB Candidate
High School Honor Roll
Recognized by School Staff as "Respectful" - Character Pillar Award
Perfect Attendance</p>

<p>My focus is mainly on an English Major or Broadcasting and Journalism Major. Please chance me if you don't mind. I appreciate anyone taking the time out of their day to do this for me :)</p>

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<p>I don’t think you’re strong enough academically to consider Duke IMHO. Please don’t take this to heart but your SAT score indicates that you wouldn’t be able to handle Duke’s curriculum. You might want to try your hand at the ACT if you still have the opportunity to do so.</p>