<p>blackhippy,</p>
<p>For Pratt applicants, I think Duke wants to see someone who shows a passion towards the field of engineering. Duke knows you are good at science and math, so I’m not sure how much they care about your participation in Science Olympiad or Mu Alpha Theta. I think Duke would much rather hear about your research experience or how you started your own business. Duke wants to know about your unique experiences, and if they relate to engineering that’s even better. </p>
<p>I’m not taking any ECE(Electrical/Computer Engineering) classes until next semester so I can’t really tell you what those are like. You will have some time to decide between ECE and ME because all engineers take the same EGR103 course first semester.</p>
<p>I’m not a part of Duke’s FSAE club (Duke motorsports), but it is a pretty big deal here. They have a team that goes to the garage every Saturday and works on the car, and they compete in Miami(I think) every year against schools around the country.</p>
<p>All I can say about the low GPA is to build up your application in other areas. Obviously your test scores are what they are, but make your essay standout, talk about a unique experience in your life. A unique experience doesn’t mean helping out at a homeless shelter or scoring the winning goal in a soccer game, talk about something that makes you someone Duke would want.</p>