Chances at Duke

RedKnightmare
Mon, 06 May 2013 23:05:11 +0000

I’m not sure how the study abroad would necessarily help you, but I know that duke evaluates you in context of your opportunities. So for example, your study abroad would not necessarily be the deal breaker between you and a similar applicant of a lower social strata.

But anyways, I think you’re on the right track, but you would be best off retaking the SAT. Shoot for at least 2100+ at the minimum in order for the SAT score to not obstruct you.

And by looking at your clubs, I can’t really see who you are, and what you’re really interested in. Have you done anything significant in this clubs? Any leadership? It is absolutely better to only list the clubs that you have done something in, received something in, and/or have leadership in.

Finally, whether you want to do ED is up to you. If financial aid is not a problem, than that is the main deterrent that we can toss out the window. Apply ED if you are 100% sure that duke is the place for you. Duke makes it clear that you receive a benefit in ED. And I don’t believe applying would be a waste for you. You’re a competitive applicant, but you do have your weak points, which I’m sure you can fix even this late in the game. Applying ED would not be a waste, but it’s up to you whether you want to.