Should I bother applying RD?

Colleges & Universities Duke University
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<p>African/Black Male in Texas
Learning Disability
3.8 UW, 4.2 W
3rd decile in very competitive school/ GC explained in his letter
Taking the most rigorous schedule
SAT: 670W/650M/530 CR; will retake/ English is my 1st language but not used at school
SAT IIs: 750/610
4s on AP exams</p>

<p>Junior State of America
Internship at a law firm
Model UN
Young Democrats
A few academic clubs </p>

<p>Venture Scholar
Academic Awards</p>

<p>Good recommendations and essays</p>

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<p>you might as well apply. if duke is the school you want to go to i say apply. at worst you’ll be rejected and you can move on from there. </p>

<p>at least thats my philosophy…</p>

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<p>do i have a chance?</p>

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<p>honestly your chances are slim.</p>

<p>the fact that you are african-american and from texas do help.</p>