Chance me at Stanford and Princeton!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi, could you please chance me at Stanford and Princeton?? Would I stand a chance if I apply EA to one of them? Or would it be best to do EA at multiple other schools?</p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>

<p>Race: Pacific Islander
Standardized Test Scores (reporting only ACT-it was better): 30 (took it again today, hoping for a better score!)
GPA: Unweighted-- 4.0 Weighted--4.162 (rank 7/392; top 1.8%)
AP/Honors Courses: AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP U.S Government and Politics, AP Physics B, AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP Spanish Language, Honors Spanish IV, Honors Physics </p>

<p>IN-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: </p>

<ol>
<li>Freshman Class Council (9): weekly meetings all year long; helped with setting up for various school events. </li>
<li>Green Team (9): monthly meetings all year long. </li>
<li>Model United Nations (11-12): weekly meetings and additional outside of class commitment in preparation for the Model UN conference in April.<br></li>
<li>Link Crew Leader (11-12): 20+ hours spent helping orient and making connections with the freshman class. </li>
<li>ISEF (9-12): significant time spent outside of class (~14 hours/week for 34 weeks) conducting independent research projects. </li>
<li>National Honor Society (11-12): monthly meetings all year long, as well as additional community service hours with NHS associated volunteer events. </li>
<li>Spanish Language Honor Society (10-12)</li>
<li>Published multiple times in school literature magazine, Kaleidoscope</li>
</ol>

<p>ATHLETICS:</p>

<ol>
<li>JV/Varsity Cross Country (10-12): practice every day Mon-Sat for 1-2 hours for a total of 15 weeks. </li>
<li>JV Track & Field (9-12): practice every day Mon-Fri for 1-2 hours for a total of 15 weeks. </li>
<li>Intramural Basketball (9-10): 2 games per week for 10 weeks.</li>
</ol>

<p>AWARDS/RECOGNITION:</p>

<p>Honor Roll Student (9-12): for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or above. </p>

<p>(Freshman-9th)
1. Honorable Mention in Microbiology at the district science fair: CREST Jane Goodall Science Symposium
2. Qualified for statewide science fair: Intel Northwest Science Expo </p>

<p>(Sophomore-10th)
1. 1st place in Microbiology at the district science fair
2. Award for Best Representation of Field Knowledge
3. 2nd place in Microbiology at the statewide science fair
4. Award for Best Use of SI
5. Qualified as student observer at the Intel-International Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, CA</p>

<p>(Junior-11th)
1. 1st place in Microbiology at the district science fair
2. Best In vitro Project Award
3. Scholarship to Oregon State University
4. Best in Fair at the district science fair
5. 1st place in Microbiology at the statewide science fair
6. Scholarship to University of Oregon
7. *Best in Fair at the statewide science fair
8. Finalist in the Intel-International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles, CA
9. *3rd place in Microbiology at the Intel-International Science and Engineering Fair</p>

<ul>
<li>= biggest achievements</li>
</ul>

<p>WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. Dishwasher at local cafe (11): 6 hours/week (November 2010 – June 2011)
2. Tutor at the Kumon Math & Reading Center (11-12): 3-4 hours/week (November 2010 – present)
3. Summer Intern at the Oregon National Primate Research Center, 40hrs/week, 8 weeks (11)
4. Busser at Biscuits Café (12)</p>

<p>VOLUNTEERING:
1. Research Volunteer at the Oregon Health & Science University (11-12): 200+ hours
2. Oregon Food Bank: 30+ hours
3. School Events/NHS Associated Volunteer Opportunities: 20+ hours</p>

<p>OTHER:
1.Partnership in Scientific Inquiry Course at the Oregon Health & Science University; met once a week for the entire spring semester
2.Worked with a mentor in a university level research institution all years of my high school career </p>

<p>CAREER INTERESTS:
Pre-Medicine</p>

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<p>Bump bump bump</p>

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<p>Your ECs seem really strong - very focused on science and research. GPA is good too. Unfortunately, a 30 on the ACT is going to make it tough to get accepted to either of these schools. If you can raise it to 33+ you’ll stand a much stronger chance. Definetly apply to Stanford and Princeton if these are your top choices, but make sure you also have some backup options.</p>

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<p>ECs are good, but ACT scores are a little weak for these schools … Good luck though!</p>

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<p>I refuse to weigh in on peoples’ chances but you asked whether you should apply EA to one of these schools. Have you visited either? If so, which one could you see yourself happier at? They’re very different environments. Stanford feels like an Arizona/California resort and has a more laid back feel. Princeton is in the woods of NJ and has a northeast feel, both in weather and culture. Stanford is larger (in all aspects) and Princeton places greater emphasis on undergrads (though as a grad student there, I must say they’ve treated me very well!). Maybe none of these cultures appeal to you. Apply to the one that fits better.</p>