<p>Hey guys, </p>
<p>I Just wanted to know if an ATTEMPTED sexual assault conviction will hurt my chances of getting into Duke? </p>
<p>I have a 4.9 GPA, 2350 SAT Score, Multiple extracurriculars. I am a model student, except I was accused of rape. Hopefully this wont be a barrier to entry, I’m really looking forward to spending time with like-minded peers.</p>
<p>Duke’s admissions policy heavily favors students who have been successful in their academic and extracurricular pursuits. An unsuccessful attempt at something as simple as a sexual assault will be regarded as a failure and will probably count heavily against you. </p>
<p>I would suggest that you make a second attempt and try to improve your performance. Perhaps Princeton Review offers a sexual assault review course – I don’t know.</p>
<p>If your attempt failed because of some physical disability or psychological problem – such as an inability to outrun and overpower little girls – you might want to use your essay to explain how this challenge has impacted your life and what you have done to cope with it.</p>
<p>Good luck with your application, althoug I suspect you may find that UNC-Chapel Hill is a better fit for you.</p>
<p>Duke has had a bad history with rape. I’m pretty sure they’re not going to take their chances.</p>
<p>Are you for real spootime.</p>
<p>Funny thread!! DavidWatts-- your post is priceless!</p>
<p>@DavidWatts – LOL!</p>
<p>Lol. what did you do? Attempt to have sex with a minor?</p>
<p>“spend time with like-minded peers”. HA</p>
<p>so is this a conviction? or just an accusation? or is attempted sexual assault/rape even an indictable charge? I thought you can only be indicted for attempting stuff like murder and otherwise, it’s basically black and white (ie attempted rape = sexual assault).</p>
<p>LAWL at david watts. =D</p>