Chance me for SCEA Stanford

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Here's as much information as I can provide. I come from quite a competitive school, and Stanford's my top college, but I feel like I'll never get there =/</p>

<p>GPA Unweighted: 4.0 Weighted: 4.63 (according to that staples calculator)
Rank: 5/733 (Extremely competitive; really annoying)
SAT 1: 2310 (800 M, 730 CR, 780 W) SAT 2s: Math 2 (800), Bio (800), USH (800) </p>

<p>AP Classes: I've taken 10 AP classes so far, and will take 18 by the end of senior year; I'm an AP National Scholar and an NMS Semifinalist</p>

<p>9th Grade: AP Human Geo (5)
10th Grade: AP Biology (5), AP World History (5)
11th Grade: AP Calculus BC (5), APUSH (5), AP Physics B (5), AP Environmental Science (4), AP English Language (5), AP Macroeconomics (5), and AP Psychology (5)
12th: AP Statistics, AP English lit, AP Government, AP European History, AP Spanish Language, AP Chemistry, AP Microeconomics, AP Art History </p>

<p>I took Spanish 9th and 10th, didn't take it in 11th and am doing it now again in 12th (does it make a difference that I took a gap year?)</p>

<p>I'm not sure if this helps but, in Sophomore and Junior year I got an A+ (97+) on nearly all my classes. (95-96s in all the other ones)</p>

<p>In School ECs:</p>

<p>Chairman of the Renewable Energy Committee for the Sierra Club (Environmental Club); I'm in charge of the Solar Energy Project (trying to refurbish our school with new solar energy lighting systems saving a hefty percentage of the electricity bill; allied with an Architecture Company and a Alternative Energy Company); </p>

<p>Part of UIL Science Team Both 10-11th grade (only made it as far as Districts)
Part of the BPA since 10th grade: Made it to regionals in 10th, and was a state Finalist in 11th
Part of MUN since 11th Grade, went to Conferences (no awards)
Part of Generic clubs like NHS, and Math Club</p>

<p>Out of School ECs: </p>

<p>Shadowed a Doctor in the Summer of 2008 and 2009 </p>

<p>Also Volunteered in 2 Major Hospitals this summer have started research in 1 department (though I don't think I'll actually have anything published by application deadline)</p>

<p>Also a major volunteer in a Charity Clinic (Clinic for those without Medical Insurance)</p>

<p>Also Assistant/Volunteer/Informal Researcher in a major Autism Clinic</p>

<p>Also a Youth Board Member in the local city environmental organization (do local service projects and stuff)</p>

<p>I also play the Mridangum (a classical Indian Classical percussion instrument); playing for 7 years; I haven't played at major concerts/competitions (not very many opportunities) but I'm substantially good; I'm sending in an arts supplement on that</p>

<p>I also learned Indian Vocal music for 9 years (sang at some recital-like concerts but no real competition)</p>

<p>Also Part of a Indian Sunday School program for 9 years, participating in numerous Service Projects</p>

<p>I hope for my essays to be well; they're passionate for sure; My recommendations should also be pretty good. </p>

<p>As you can see, I'm Indian (unfortunately), and I'm not very confident of my chances. I'm hoping for my essays and recommendations to help me through, but just wondering how I shaped up for Stanford SCEA?</p>

<p>I'm much obliged for giving me your opinions and I will also chance other people if requested. </p>

<p>Please Chance me =) !</p>

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<p>maybe???</p>

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<p>Just to clarify, Stanford is restrictive early action, not SCEA. You have a fair shot, though. It’s definitely not completely out of reach. Your stats are stellar. Obviously Stanford is somewhat of a reach even for a perfect student, so I wouldn’t get your hopes up, but I’d call it a low reach for you.</p>

<p>Chance me back if you have a chance:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/778696-chance-senior-good-stats-ivies.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/778696-chance-senior-good-stats-ivies.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Good luck! :)</p>

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<p>You have an outstanding resume, however at schools like Stanford anybody can get rejected. I would say low reach, but if you dont get in, I will be shocked.</p>

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<p>Stanford is crazyyyy for applicants. We sent three there this year (class of about 200). A student got a full ride to Harvard but got rejected from Stanford, and one got a 30/31 on his ACT and is there (at Stanford) now. It’s a very holistic application process, but I’m impressed with your stats. Just make sure your essay rocks; that should help a lot. Goooood luck! Chance me too?</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/782305-emory-rice-usc-duke-princeton-etc-chances.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/782305-emory-rice-usc-duke-princeton-etc-chances.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>@ 199709: </p>

<p>From what my sister has told me (she should know, she’s attending Harvard right now) Harvard doesn’t have merit-based financial aid - only based on need. If you’re poor, you’ll get a full ride. So that student who got a “full ride to Harvard” was not particularly overly impressive - he or she simply was low income.</p>

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<p>good scores, will help a lot
average ECs</p>

<p>decent shot</p>

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<p>I would guess double the chance of an average applicant if you’re from CA or the mid Atlantic and four times the chance if you’re from an underrepresented state, so between 16-32%</p>

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<p>Agreed with hmom. If you’re willing to take the SAT again, couldn’t hurt to raise the CR score. You have a very strong profile, though. I could guess you’d get in.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>@ hmom5:</p>

<p>Unfortunately I’m from Texas, which I think is an overrepresented state. I’m not sure what that does to my chances.</p>

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<p>Is it? It’s not nearly as overrepresented as California or New York though, that’s for sure.</p>

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<p>I think it will be tough given the brutal Asian competition, a marginal CR score and no stand out EC. I think you’re a better candidate slightly below HYPS.</p>

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<p>Does that mean I have a below average chance of getting in Stanford? Or am I just an average applicant? I’m not sure what to think anymore, being from texas; I was hoping to stand out with my arts supplement (I’m confident very few applicants play the same instrument) but idk…</p>

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<p>The bottom line is that 92% of applicants don’t get in. And since 40% plus that do get in have a hook…you do the math. You are not out of the question my any means but you would need something exceptional to push you in. An arts supplement could do that. Though it must be exceptional!</p>