Chance me Stanford

Applying to College
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<p>SAT
M-680
CR-690
W-790
SAT II's
Math II-650
Biology-700
U.S. History- haven't gotten score back but I feel I did really well. High 700's</p>

<p>4.0 (UW) ranked 1st in class with like 10 others but I am 1 of 3 who has 4.0 AND is an International Baccalaureate full diploma candidate</p>

<p>7 on Math SL test
6 on Montana University Writing Assessment (highest score but who knows if that means anything to Stanford)
Taking tests this spring in IB history, english, bio, spanish (SL), Psych (SL), and AP calculus (AB test I think)</p>

<p>EC's
-Varsity tennis all four years and went to state two years and was academic all state both those years obviously
-Also i compete in USTA tournaments (non-high school) and am ranked ~2nd in state for doubles depending on year
-Speech and Debate 10th, 11th, and 12th grades and Varsity 11th and 12th and 11th I went to state and our team won (I personally didn't place) but this year I have placed at every single tournament so far (6th, 5th, 1st and 3rd respectively) and I might get Academic All American for Speech by the end of this season
-Student council senior class treasurer (only this year unfortunately)
-Skiing (for enjoyment but big time commitment)
-Community service a little under 200 hours probably but I am co-writing a biography on a distinguished member of my community
-Also I am in National Honors Society</p>

<p>Also I feel I wrote strong essays</p>

<p>Before you say anything I realize my SAT scores are a lot lower than most of Stanford's applicants so I don't need to hear about my scores. But any other help would be appreciated. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Oh also I think I had good letters of recommendation written for me and I am from Montana as you could probably tell from Montana system writing assessment</p>

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<p>Well, I've narrowed it down to two options.</p>

<p>You're either in, or your out. Looks like a 50% chance to me.</p>

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<p>lol ^^^^ And the chances thread my be a better place to put this thread....just maybe.</p>

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<p>You seem very well-rounded, but I'm having trouble identifying your interests. Getting decent grades and SATs no longer guarantees a spot. I would try to expand on a specific activity or goal, as colleges love to see a student who shows interest in something not limited to application-brushing.</p>

<p>Everyone is part of the national honor societies...</p>

<p>However, don't worry about your SAT scores. I would put more focus on personal statement/essay, because they will clearly make or break you. Trust me, I know TONS of kids who got into schools mostly based on their essays and social interests, while their grades were either mediocre or slightly above average.</p>

<p>GOOD LUCK! I recommend applying to UCSD and UCLA - quality is nearly equal to Stanford and you're bound to get into one of those.</p>

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<p>@newest newb</p>

<p>it seems as though you've forgotten take into account the possibility of being waitlisted into your calculations :)</p>

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<p>Rats. Now I have to recalculate...</p>

<p>DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG IT TAKES TO DO SUCH A COMPLEX CALCULATION?</p>