Early decision to Duke

rmldad
Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:34:14 +0000

Duke’s Common Data Set (http://ir.provost.duke.edu/facts/cds/Duke%20CDS_2011-2012.pdf) shows that the 25/75% range for enrolled freshmen is 2080 - 2300. Your score is obviously well below this range. You don’t specify your rank, but 92% of Duke’s freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class - unless your school has significant grade deflation, this doesn’t include you.

It is also important to note that these ranges are for enrolled freshmen, so the accepted student range will tend to be even higher.

Your SAT II scores are 57% (Math2) and 66% (USH) - College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools. These will hurt your application as well.

Even if Duke is not a match, you appear to be a bright, engaged individual. Keep working hard wherever you end up.