<p>I am a senior (out of state) and want to apply to Stanford this fall, do I have a decent chance of getting in?
SAT: 2110 M:780 CR:680 W:650
SAT II: Math 2: 740 Chem: 690
Weighted gpa: 4.66 (unweighted 3.95)
IB program
15 hours of work per week but just started this summer
Treasurer of a club, part of Spanish National Honor Society, will be in NHS this year
50+ community service hours
not many other ec's
Top 3% in competitive public high school.
Looking to go into civil engineering department.</p>
<p>Ehh no thanks</p>
<p>Well, your grades are a little bit on the low side. Of course, they’re excellent grades and many probably wish they scored that, but for Stanford? It’s a bit low.</p>
<p>Stanford is one of those schools that usually makes exceptions for people with your grades or even lower grades. However, that is based upon things like extracurricular/internships/ambitious studies that show your dedication as a student, such as research. You’re lacking in that “Wow” factor, I’m afraid; sorry. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have a chance to get in. You never know; people have gotten in with even lower grades, so you should still apply and I wish you the best of luck!!! No matter what, you’ll get into a fine college :)</p>
<p>im pretty accurate at these things…so lets see…</p>
<p>very low chances, sorry</p>
<p>Let’s be realistic hear…DONT LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE. Anyone can get accepted to Stanford!! My friend had a 1350 SAT but 4.8 GPA; he wasn’t in much extra-curricular activities, but it was his personal statement that WOWED the admission committee. So just tell your story and make them know you who you really are as a person. BELIEVE!! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT! GOOD LUCK . :D</p>
<p>Yes, let’s be realistic here: the only way to gain admission to Stanford or HYPM with sub-par academics is to have one or more real hooks. (And GPA has no meaning out of context–it depends on the rigor of the curriculum and quality of the high school.) Real hooks include URM status, first-generation-to-college, recruitable athletic ability, extraordinary artistic talent, and “developmental” admits (family donates big bucks). Coming from a very underrepresented state like Alaska or Hawaii can be a boost as well. While I never comment on a particular candidate’s “chances”, I put this kind of information out there so each person can evaluate his or her own prospects in a more meaningful context.</p>
<p>while the example of imagine18 is a reason to be hopeful, know that it is a small percentage of each incoming class. you should be optimistic, but don’t be blindly optimistic, be cautiously optimistic. know that you have a chance, but be prepared for every outcome by having other options. </p>
<p>no one can tell whether you will get in or not</p>
<p>I agree that those stats are on the lower end of the spectrum with Stanford in mind, but like imagine said, your personal essay can help you differentiate yourself. Good Luck.</p>