<p>I’m a white, upper middle class male from Illinois. here are my stats:</p>
<p>GPA: 4.81 (out of 5.3), which puts me in the top 10.5% of my class at a very competitive school. Would be 5.0 out of 5.3 and top 5-6% without freshman year.</p>
<p>old SAT: 710 v, 720 m
new SAT: 750 v, 690 m, 790 w
ACT: 33</p>
<p>ECs:
Editor of paper 9th and 10th grade
Editor-in-chief 12th grade
Co-head Democrat club
Co-head Latin club (not hispanic club, i mean the Roman language)
Amnesty International (member)
Natl. Honors Society, blah blah blah
Silver medalist Natl. Latin Exam</p>
<p>And, as a bonus for anyone reading these, here’s a little joke that I think is funny, but you may not:</p>
<p>Best pickup line ever: Does this smell like chloroform to you?</p>
<p>To anyone who has already seen this joke, I apologize. I’ve got nothing else.(suggestions welcome for my other chances threads)</p>
<p>well. i am saying this cuz duke(and all other top notch schools) wants students who really want to come here.
u have great scores, good GPA, real nice ECs, but to up your chances at getting into one or two of those reach-reach colleges(perhaps except northwestern, georgetown, and -maybe- U of chicago), i would suggest, make a better list (like 2 reaches, 2-3 matches, 2 safeties) then put your 110% into those college. dont spread your energy too thin.</p>
<p>btw, some colleges on your list are very different from others. what did you look for when you made that list?</p>
<p>I’d put your chances at a slight reach right now. Not really enough info, though! Essays count for a great deal, as do teacher recs. The rigor of your coursework is also very important. All of these should be considered before evaluating your chances. </p>
<p>Pratt or Trinity? Your scores are low for Pratt, but roughly on-target for Trinity. </p>
<p>Also, a slightly better pick up line:
“Are you from Jamaica? You’re Jamaican me crazy.”
Laugh. You know you want to.</p>
<p>Ah-much more helpful. If there’s any possible way you might bump up to the top 10%, I’d say your chances are pretty good. Write a thumpin’ good essay and have great recs, and your chances are very good. </p>
<p>Just so you know, don’t worry about an interview. They don’t count at Duke AT ALL.</p>
