Can these stats help me get into Stanford ? (International Applicant)

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Hey guys, I’m an international student from New Delhi, India, looking to apply to stanford for their symbolic systems program, Do you guys think that my profile and stats stand a chance if I can combine it with a good essay?

ACT: 36 (composite)
36 in all sections apart from reading in which I got 34.
Writing section score: 8

SAT Subject Tests:
Physics: 800
Maths II: 800
Eng Lit: 720

AP scores:
Calculus BC: 4
Physics C: Mech: 5
Physics C: E&M: 4

School Grades:
Grade 9:
Semester 1:90.6%
Semester 2: 90.4%
Grade 10:
Semester 1: 86.4%
Semester 2: 88.6%
Grade 11:
Semester 1: 86.3%
Semester 2:85.1%
Grade 12:
Semester 1: 89.1%
Semester 2: TBA

School Leadership:
Head of Environment Council (Prefect)
Editor-in-Chief of Science Magazine
School Editorial board Member
Quiz Team Member
Senior Member of Essentials Council
Member of Library Council
Prefect member of Outreach Council

ECs:
Volunteered in after school outreach program for 3 years
Worked with an NGO outside school for 4 years, engaging in teaching, filmaking and crowdfunding
Ashoka Youth Venturer, recognised by Ashoka
Founder of CodeKosh, initiative to make CS more accessible to middle school and elementary school students. ( going to implement in my school)
Participant in Sakura Science Exchange Program in Japan ( Fully Sponsored)
1st Violin in school and community orchestra.
Making a piano art supplement for college.
Preparing for a Trinity College of London Grade 8 Exam in Dec.
Participant in India-Finland Student Exchange Program.

Guys, be frank if you think I don’t have a chance. I really appreciate your feedback.

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Given Stanford only probably admits around 2-3 applicants from India in a specific year, I would say chances are very low for any applicant. If I have to guess, I would say those few slots go to national/international level award winners, whether academically or athletically. Here is an example: http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/301017/stanford-harvard-universities-vie-for-hyderabad-student-amita-gondi.html

While ACT score is great, your grades are a little on the low side for the top schools like Stanford and Ivies.

Here is another exemplary example of someone who went to Stanford (from India):
https://www.forbes.com/sites/anujakhemka/2017/08/04/from-delhi-to-stanford-visually-impaired-student-taps-altruism-to-launch-his-social-enterprise/#6d0da19b4338

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Thanks for your feedback fivesages! If not Stanford or the Ivies, what colleges do you think I should realistically aim for for a CS/Engineering program?

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Case Western http://case.edu/

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@Runictable3626 I am assuming you’re not looking for financial aid. BTW, your overall profile is strong. You should definitely apply to a few ivies…Brown, Columbia and UPenn have strong CS/Engg programs. Here are some others to consider…
Publics: UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Michigan, UIUC
Privates: Harvey Mudd College, Carnegie Mellon, Rice University, Stevens Institute of Technology

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@fivesages About the stanford students you mentioned, one is an american passport holder and an athletic recruit while the other one suffers from visual impairment. I think these are hooks that are simply not replicable in most Indian students in stanford. However, it would really help me if you could provide me with other examples