Chance a Black Kid from Arkansas

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>I'm new to this site and have seen many chance threads so I figured I'd make one as well. Stanford has always been one of my top choices and now that I'll be a senior, it's finally time to apply. Any chances or feedback would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>I attend a large public school in Arkansas and will be graduating next year, very few attend HYPSM (maybe one every couple of years)</p>

<p>Interested in: Biology or Chemistry, Pre-Medical</p>

<p>Rank: 1 out of 467</p>

<p>SAT Score: 2310 (800 Math, 790 Critical Reading, 720 Writing) ...This was my first time, should I retake?</p>

<p>SAT II: 790 Math Level II, 800 Chemistry, 790 Biology, 720 Spanish </p>

<p>ACT Score: 35</p>

<p>AP's: 5 on AP World History, waiting on AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology and AP United States History (expecting 5 on all of them, except possibly a 4 on US History), will take AP Physics B, AP Comparative Politics, AP Language and Composition next year. </p>

<p>Race: Half Black, Half White</p>

<p>EC's: </p>

<p>Class President (10th and 11th grade)
Peer Leadership (10th to present) - Founder
Model UN (9th to present) - President
Young Democrats of America (9th to present) - Vice President
Pre-Medical Society (10th to present) - Treasurer
Science Club (10th to present) - Secretary
Math Team (9th to Present)
JV Tennis (9th)
Varsity Tennis (10th to present)
School Newspaper (9th to present) - Pretty involved, no leadership positions here though</p>

<p>Jobs/Internships: </p>

<p>I work throughout the school year about 20 hours a week at a local grocery store since 9th grade
Summer after Freshmen Year: Worked at local grocery store 30-35 hours a week
Summer after Sophomore Year: Paid internship at local hospital, shadowed a cardiologist
This summer: Internship at hospital-shadowing the head of cardiology at local hospital</p>

<p>Volunteering:</p>

<p>I work with Habitat for Humanity and help re-build homes for those in need - About 20 hours/month
Volunteering at local church</p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

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<p>Hmm, your stats seem fine. And you have quite a number of EC’s. Are there any that you’re particularly passionate in? Passion is better than just a long list.</p>

<p>But that’s just me. I could be wrong.</p>

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<p>I agree with skyraptor. Passion, passion, passion. Lists don’t do too much with Stanford - at least that was my experience. Show them why you are different, what makes you who you are. </p>

<p>I don’t think you need to retake your SATs… once you reach a certain score, it doesn’t seem to make much difference - 2310 versus 2360, mmm not much difference. Very little room to improve.</p>

<p>Your stats are obv. great, so focus on superb essays. You want to be more than just numbers and awards.</p>

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<p>You are a extremely strong URM, this gives a great boost to your application</p>

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<p>URM + rank, test scores, leadership = in. good job if this is legit</p>

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<p>lol at the tag hahaha</p>

<p>ull make it dont worry</p>

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<p>Write decent essays and you’re in. Great app!</p>

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<p>Aberdeen and skyraptor have it exactly right. Unlike some schools, Stanford is not looking for kids with great grades and a laundry list of random EC’s. Instead, they want kids who are passionate about something in particular. If you can write a couple great essays that explain why you are set apart and what your passion is/why you’re different from the rest of the applicant pool, then you’re in for sure. However, if you don’t, then no guarantees.</p>

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<p>stop hacking life</p>