Can I get into Stanford?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I sent in my application for EA last night, and wonder if you think I can get in. I'm also trying my luck at some other schools, feedback'd be fantastic!</p>

<p>I'm applying to:</p>

<p>Stanford University (likely liberal arts/humanities, if that means anything)
Columbia
U of Michigan
U Penn
UCLA
UC Berkeley
Harvard</p>

<p>I'm half asian and half white, I've got great letter of recs, and I'm at a highly competitive school. My essays were really strong, I put a lot of time in, and I think that'll help me a lot. The thing is, I'm worried about my GPA, I got a C in English last year -how does that affect my chances?</p>

<p>College GPA UW: 3.8
GPA Weighted: 4.7</p>

<p>SAT
10/07: CR-790, M-780, W-790, Essay: 11; TOTAL: 2360</p>

<p>SAT II
Math IIC: 790
Biology-E: 760
US History: 760</p>

<p>AP Tests
European History - 5
Calc AB - 5
Biology - 5
Something else I can't remember :/ - 5</p>

<p>This year's classes:
Physics B AP
Economics AP
Literature AP
Psychology AP
Varsity Choir
Cross-Country/Track
... I'm not taking a math class my senior year.</p>

<p>Aside from a C in English my junior year, I've gotten about 1 B per school year, the rest are A's.</p>

<p>Rank: top 10%, I think.</p>

<p>I have great extracurriculars, I can list them if you want, but I think the highlights are I've done well in Track and Model United Nations and I co-founded a youth organization. I manage the school website, too.</p>

<p>Awards:
Principal's High Honor Roll
National Merit Semifinalist
Model United Nations (4 Outstandings 3 Commendations)
and a few less important ones!</p>

<p>I think that's about it. I do have legacy to Stanford, both my parents were there as undergraduates, but I've heard it doesn't count as much toward admission with the new Dean.</p>

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<p>please list extracurriculars</p>

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<p>Sorry about that! Here they are.</p>

<p>Varsity Outdoor Track (11, 12)
Varsity Cross-Country (11, 12)
Co-founded the Palos Verdes Youth Organization, it's got nonprofit status (9-12)
Moder United Nations (10-12)
Varsity Choir (11, 12)
Frosh/Soph Tennis Team (9, 10)
Founder of the Ultimate Frisbee Club (12)
New Life Club
Church Youth Group
Volunteer Worker at Belmont Village Alzheimer's Home</p>

<p>Other awards include AIME participant and CSF!</p>

<p>I also run the school website, and I had an internship at a local consulting firm.</p>

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<p>Decent chance good luck!</p>

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<p>Yeah, thanks! I sure hope I make it, if my twin gets in and I don't, well, that'd be terrible. :[</p>

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<p>Yes, you appear to have a pretty good chance at Stanford, although Stanford is a very tough school to get into. Your tough courseload and high test scores will be the things working the most in your favor.</p>

<p>Of the others, Columbia and Harvard are still iffy (Harvard in particular I doubt you will get in), but I expect you to get admitted to the rest--including Univ of Penn.--and even Columbia.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>haha that's encouraging! I'm actually worried about my courseload, since I'm only doing three years of high school math... but I've finished Calculus. Stanford seems to be a reach no matter what qualifications you have, so I'll just hope for the best. :)</p>

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<p>WEAK EC's! therefore ZERO CHANCE sorry</p>

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<p>I don't mind negative feedback, I'm not looking for moral support, but make it serious. =/</p>

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<p>UPenn=Columbia=Stanford in terms of difficulty</p>

<p>thought I'd clear that up</p>