Do I have a shot for ED?

MAmom111
Sun, 21 Jul 2019 17:54:14 +0000

I guess my question would be how did the extenuating circumstances effect your grades so dramatically but not your EC’s? Or did your EC’s take a hit junior year as well? My D had a major medical
Issue sophomore year. She was able to maintain her grades, but had to drop her EC’s in order to do so. She just didn’t have time for all of her medical appts, rehab, homework and EC’s so she decided that her grades and her health had to be her top priorities. It also seems like your EC’s are heavily focused outside of your school, I’m not sure if Duke will wonder what you can add to the school.

Again, I think your biggest hurdle will be getting past the first round with your grades. But if it is your top pick and you can afford it, there is no reason not to try. Unless you have another possible ED school where your chances might be higher. Good luck, it looks like you have accomplished a lot.