My first choice school right now is Duke University. I have the grades and requirements down but...?
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I teach at ECU, which is about 1.5 hrs from Duke.  NC is considered part of the south.  Racial issues really aren't a problem here now.  As for culture, Duke is located in a large city that is very close to two other major cities.  Therefore, there are a lot of things to do, places to visit, and a lot of night life.  You will be about 2 hours from the ocean and about 3-4 hours from the mountains, so both should be nice for weekend getaways.
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Often a good GRE score, research experience, or letters of recommendation will offset bad grades.\n\nNone of the schools I applied to had a MINIMUM grade point average. Some might have had the average undergraduate GPA or something, but half the students that make it have below average grades, so this is not a minimum.\n\nMaybe you wouldn't get into UCLA or something, but many smaller programs are desperate for students. Apply for schools in a wide range of rankings and see what you get.
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It really depends on your major and what degree you are seeking (bachelor's, master's, phd). \n\nFor example, Duke could be number one in biology but be placed last in chemistry. Another example is that Harvard could be top for a bachelor's in political science but have a terrible graduate program.\n\nDo your research!
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Good Question!\nFirst off you don't have to decide just yet. Many of the freshman courses are rather general to all majors. Next, what are your strengths?? If poor in Math you will find Engineering or Sciences rough going. If poor in Writing or reading skills, then courses like English, History, Business, etc. will be a problem. Give some focus to your career plans. What is it you want to Do??? That should really help guide your choice. Rather than a site, you should talk to your Guidance consulor. That what they get paid to do!!!!!!
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I did not quite understand the ins and outs of your situation, but if you are determined to go to this particular school, perhaps you should make an appointment to see the chair and ask his/her advice about what you could do to better your chances of being accepted.
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"Bad" is a subjective term.  You would certainly not be current with today's standards.  I suggest you speak with your department regarding what your school's standard is and follow that.
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North Carolina. Duke isn't as great as everybody thinks. Take away JJ Redick, and you can definitely win. The chances will be on your side. North Carolina is a good, young team.
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With a 2.36, it is questionable whether you could get into grad school.\n\nTake the GRE, including the subject test.  That will be a better indicator than your GPA.\n\nThen, talk to the professors in your department about where you could go, or call the IR Depts. of some universities.
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not likely. try stanford....
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Because of the way that you sound, you don't seem to be completely academics, and it sounds like you would want to go to college and that you should have extracurriculars if you want to go to college, so i'd go to Panther Creek.  Sometimes when your gut tells you something, it's just hungry.  if some1 else gives you a better answer gl at your new school.
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UCONN, DUKE is worthless....
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I'm sorry to tell you this, but it looks like it may be some time before you get into collage.\n\nadd: sorry man, but really...  INTERNET!
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You should contact the admissions department and check on the status of your application. Different colleges have different policies and procedures. You want to make sure they have received everything they need to make a decision.
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I got into The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a lower GPA than that. That school bases admission solely on your portfolio, but you will have to demonstrate basic competency in reading. It's one of the best regarded fine arts colleges in the country, so if you're serious I would say definitely apply there. If your portfolio is really good, you might even get a scholarship based on your portfolio. Good luck!\n\nhttp://www.artic.edu/
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Those scores are low for a PhD in public policy, particularly the quantitative score.  I strongly encourage you to try again.  While you can sometimes explain these, it's much better to not have to.  This score may be too low to explain.\n\nFurthermore, acceptance in a better school frequently means better chance at getting funding to pursue your degree.  The better policy schools have fellowships, while the lower you go down the school food chain, you have fewer funding opportunities.  It's well worth your time to try again.\n\nI know it's annoying to study, but you really should!  Study testing on the computer.  Enlist a friend to study with you or enroll in a course.  It's very much worth it.\n\nGood luck!
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Your GPA and your ACT score tell two different stories.  Did something happen when you took your ACT?  Or is 21 a typo?  Your GPA and class list look great, but if I were you, I'd take the ACT one more time to get that extra boost.  \n\nGood luck!  Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
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call state northridge isn't to hard to get into. san diego is very difficult. Schools won't accept anyone with a gpa under 2.0, but even with that its tough