Chances at SCEA?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>I am a rising Senior.</p>

<p>OBJECTIVE:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 2350 (M: 780, W: 800, CR: 770)
NOTE: This score is "superscored". I took the highest score from each of the sections from all the SAT's I have taken (three). I have done this because it applies to Stanford's SAT policy. My highest single sitting score is 2280.</p>

<p>SAT II: Math IIC (780); US History (770); Physics (700); Biology Molecular (730)
NOTE: I will probably not be using Physics and Biology M test scores. I AM planning to take a Subject Test in either World History or English Literature. Also, if I have the opportunity, I might work to improve my existing Math and US History scores.</p>

<p>Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 4.67</p>

<p>Rank: 1/336
NOTE:Tied with 3 others, 2 of whom are ranked 1 even though they do not
take AP classes.</p>

<p>AP Scores: Biology (5); European History (5); US History (5); Calculus AB (5); Physics B (4); English Language/Composition (4); World History (5 - self studied, if that means anything?)</p>

<p>IB: None taken</p>

<p>Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus BC, AP English Literature/Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Environmental Science, Journalism, Tennis (Varsity)</p>

<p>Major Awards: Hopefully National Merit Semifinalist (Scored 219 in California.) :/ ; California Southern Baptist Convention - Bible Drill 2nd Place (pretty lame I guess, but at least it'll put me into a broader perspective)</p>

<p>SUBJECTIVE:
Extracurriculars : Newspaper (Co-Editor-in-Chief); Class Council (Senior Vice President, Junior Treasurer); Interact (Treasurer); Asian Culture Club (Treasurer); Associated Student Body (Member); California Scholarship Federation (Member)</p>

<p>Job/Work Experience: None</p>

<p>Volunteer/Community service: Interact, City of Hope Medical Center, City Hall, City Park, Library (Tutor, Summer Reading Club Volunteer), Intervention (tutor freshman students during lunchtime)
NOTE: Should have completed around 500 hours by Application period.</p>

<p>Summer Activities: Boys State, AAJA J CAMP</p>

<p>Essays: Should be pretty decent</p>

<p>Teacher Recommendation: One really good one for sure. Second one should be pretty decent</p>

<p>Counselor Rec: Generic. Doesn't even know me</p>

<p>Additional Rec: From Library Children's Manager. Should be good,</p>

<p>Interview: Not fabulous. Not Horrible. Should be average.</p>

<p>OTHER:
State: Califronia</p>

<p>School Type: Public</p>

<p>Ethnicity: Asian-American</p>

<p>Gender: Male</p>

<p>Income Bracket: around 70k annually</p>

<p>All your comments will be appreciated. Don't mind being brutally honest. :/</p>

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<p>bump.10char</p>

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<p>Nice scores.
Stanford doesn't interview.
What's your passion?</p>

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<p>Well, I guess just acquiring new knowledge and learning in general. I believe that institutions like Stanford would provide me the best opportunities to pursue these interests.</p>

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<p>bump. 10char</p>

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<p>People with stats like you make me want to cry :(</p>

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<p>Um, sorry if i make you feel that way, haha.</p>

<p>So is that a good sign though? lol...</p>

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<p>^Yes it's a very good sign. lol. My tears are those of mourning for my own chances after seeing what my competition will be (if I apply SCEA that is). </p>

<p>Your chances are great, but be warned that stats aren't everything and there are plenty of people with similar stats to yours who get rejected. So, just keep that in consideration.</p>

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<p>Just out of curiosity, what the hell is bible drill? The images running through my mind are hilarious and I probably need to be brought back down to earth.</p>

<p>As for your chances, I'd say they're probably above average. Be careful how you frame your ECs and be sure to give lots of context for things like newspaper editor and student council.</p>

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<p>Yep, you're definitively in the gray area along with the rest of us as Harry Bauld puts it in "On the Process of Writing the College Application Essay"</p>

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<p>@docketgold: follow this link to find out more about Bible Drill: <a href="http://images.acswebnetworks.com/1/48/2008YBDBrochurepdf.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://images.acswebnetworks.com/1/48/2008YBDBrochurepdf.pdf&lt;/a>
its as weird as it sounds, but I can guarantee that the competition in the program is intense. lol.</p>

<p>@ ashwinsundar: the "gray area"?</p>

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<p>Gray area = have some chance of getting admitted, but isn't a shoo-in =p</p>

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<p>Done, when I'm applying to college, I won't even think of applying SCEA to Stanford, its like a draw, the lucky winner gets in.</p>

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<p>So are the chances better for regular admission are you saying?
But in either case, are my stats good enough?</p>

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<p>if you find a way to craft your EC's into your app in a unique way, you have a better than 50/50 shot, but don't count on anything from any top schools (asian valedictorians with 2350+ as a whole likely only get into stanford at about 50/50 rate).</p>

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<p>Try to narrow down your passion to a specific field. Whether academic or otherwise (you have given evidence for passions in leadership, religion, community service and journalism so far), your passion gives your application direction and makes it unique.<br>
Your stats are in the competitive range: other than that, we can't really offer much advice.<br>
What do you spend your time on after the bell rings at 2-3pm? That's what you are missing so far.</p>

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<p>If your passion is really learning, make sure you explain why and how it is a part of who you are.</p>