Chance me: Panicked rising senior with weak ECs wanting to be a doctor/engineer [AL resident, 3.989, 35]

Congrats OP on your great record! Based on the classes you listed plus the comment of bare minimum foreign language, i have a small concern your course rigor may not quite be up to par compared to the top kids /top offerings at your school. In general, to be the most competitive, you need four years of core courses(english, math, foreign language, science, history) and if available at your HS a 6th core course in the years possible, typically in science for students who are applying Engineering or premed. For example, does your school offer AP physics C or AP Bio? The highest level of physics would be expected to be taken for Engineering candidates. Duke in particular mentions in their engineering info session and printed literature that the most competitive candidates have 6 core courses most years of High school and that should include at least one year physics. Take the opportunity now to make sure you are maximizing your senior year courses if you want the best chance for admission to the top schools you listed.

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