<p>@Tarheel714 State residence does not help at all. Duke is a private school so they don’t have to take a certain number of NC kids. Being in NC means more kids apply from NC than other states, thus it would make sense for NC to send the most kids to Duke.</p>
<p>“The pool for asians is significantly harder and more competitive than that for any other race.” That is not true. It might be marginally harder due to higher average test scores, but significantly harder is a huge overstatement. If you blame not getting into a school based on your race… well, just don’t. If your qualified you’ll get in, regardless of race.</p>
<p>I believe Duke is a low reach/reach for you. Yes you are qualified, have good academics, and some somewhat strong ECs, but I’m not overly impressed by any one of you ECs. I don’t think Duke is not a high match by any means. You really thought it would be a low reach at worst?</p>
<p>Anyways, good luck! I hope you get in!</p>
<p>Chance me back? I was deferred from Duke ED <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1603723-predict-my-results-will-chance-back-immediately.html#post16818487”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1603723-predict-my-results-will-chance-back-immediately.html#post16818487</a></p>