Transfer Student for 3/15/16 of next year

Colleges & Universities Duke University
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Unfortunately, I was denied from thirteen prestigious schools such as Duke, Vandy, Rice, USC, UNC, UCLA, etc…
Every single one of them turned me down, but it was mostly because I had poor essays. My ACT score is a 32 composite. I have a 3.9 GPA (unweighted) and I take all AP/Honors classes that are offered at my public high school. I am in the top 5% of my graduating class and am captain of the swim team, president of Mu Alpha Theta and also hold many state board positions and I am very involved. I will be attending Louisiana State University for the year of 2015-16 but i would LOVE to transfer to one of those schools, but my number one is Duke University.

I took private classes and took extra help on writing a better essay with strong views that keep a clear message. Although my passion for wanting Duke is strong, It will be difficult to get in as a transfer student. Would anyone possibly give me any assistance on being a successful transfer applicant on what classes I should take for the Pratt School of Engineering for my freshmen year? (I contacted senior admissions to no avail). Also, what should i get myself involved in at school and go out of my way to do that will stand out? I really want a second chance at a better future and I am very lost and confused… Any help is accepted

Thank you

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I do not know enough about transferring to assist you, but I do wish you good luck.

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I can’t help you out here, but I can say I am currently in your shoes. Good luck, keep strong, keep believing in yourself. I have spent a year at a public university now waiting for my decisions. I’m so nervous.

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Possibly someone that has gotten in has some input on what they did?

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Your ACT score was simply too low for Pratt. The 25th percentile ACT for Pratt was 33. So being a 32, you probably were in the 15-20th percentile.

So the first suggestion is to improve your standardized test scores. However when applying as a transfer they will probably focus more on your college GPA instead.