<p>I’m going to comment based on your current scores/situation and information from your previous thread:</p>
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<p>While you improved some in your overall SAT score, unfortunately your CR actually dropped slightly. IMO this is a concern because selective schools want to be sure that the students they select will succeed, and reading comprehension is a critical skill, no matter what your area of interest. So, with 2000 being the 25% SAT level for Duke, a lower than 25% CR score, and a 3.6 gpa/10% ranking, I wouldn’t say that you are a particularly competitive candidate for Duke ED. </p>
<p>Are you prepared to take your subject tests? I’m a little dismayed that you weren’t instructed by your HS GC to take them last spring, when I assume you prepped for the AP tests in Bio, Calc & USH. </p>
<p>Some people do better on the ACT than the SAT, others do worse, and yet others, about the same, so there’s really no way of predicting how you will do. Do you have time to prep for it substantially?</p>
<p>As stated in other threads, there are many factors taken into consideration for Hispanic candidates, it’s a complicated process and I by no means have any insider information, I’m only making an assessment based on what I’ve seen to date. I hope other members will comment on their experiences/knowledge.</p>