Biology
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
I was a mediocre student in Highschool, weighted GPA=4.0, about 66th percentile class rank, but I did have a bunch of 5's on AP tests and 1570 SAT, and I don't think that being an in-state student hurt either. Also I played varsity baseball for four years, won awards, etc. Just do what you do best and tell the admissions people that.
Computer Science
Well, going to TIP at Duke University is a definite benefit. At the worst, you'll just like the school even more. My SAT score was pretty high (1550+) and my GPA was a 4.0. However, as numerous people have similar stats and are rejected, it seems one must also have some sort of flair. Just have a passion for something and good credentials and you'll be a Blue-Devil soon.
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worked hard; took college courses senior year
Mechanical Engineering
Resume. Good scores, grades, and a well written essay are a must, but nearly everyone who applies has those. It really comes down to your resume, what did you do in high school that makes you unique, and someone Duke wants as part of the student body (i.e. beta club, national honors society, or valedictorian aren’t gonna get you much). Also make sure you visit the school...it helps in the application.
Physics
Get in the top 10 (not 10%, 10) at your school, get a 2200+ on your SAT's, get a 3.8+ unweighted GPA, and do a decent slurry of extracurrics and you should be fine.
PreMed and Medical
I made straight A's in honors/AP classes, had good test scores, and extensive extracurricular involvement in theater.
History/Histories (art history/etc.)
To get in: Have money and family connections; get rejected from Yale/Harvard/Columbia; show that you've never had to work a day in your life.
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