<p>I’m an incoming senior looking at UPenn, Duke, and Wake Forest. I’m in the top 1% of my school, 5.05 weighted GPA, and a Cross Country runner. I’m not top national level as a runner, but came in 10th for the states and have above average times for a female runner. Howver, my test scores aren’t that high (1290 SAT). Despite my average SAT score, do i still have a chance of getting into UPenn Duke or Wake Forest with my academics/running???</p>
<p>You might be recruited if the schools are strong in running and need a runner.</p>
<p>i would try to retake the SATs</p>
<p>Have you tried the ACT yet? You might surprise yourself and score a lot higher, comparably, than on the SAT. </p>
<p>I would say Duke is a very very high reach… but if you raise your SAT score or get a better ACT score, I think Wake Forest could be in your range.</p>
<p>“I would say Duke is a very very high reach… but if you raise your SAT score or get a better ACT score, I think Wake Forest could be in your range.”</p>
<p>"I’m in the top 1% of my school, 5.05 weighted GPA, and a Cross Country runner. I’m not top national level as a runner, but came in 10th for the states and have above average times for a female runner. "</p>
<p>I’d say with a 1400 SAT (which you could get on a retake) and some good recs, Duke is possible.</p>
<p>I’d say you’re fine for Wake.</p>
<p>If you can get recruited at Duke and Penn your SAT may fly since your GPA is so high or theymake ask you to raise it just a little. Now is the time to run your stuff by the coaches, they’ll tell you what you need if they have interest.</p>