<p>Okay guys ive wanted to go to Stanford for basically my entire life and my mom went and shes a big supporter of the school... but anyways I just finished my first trimester of freshman year at one of the most rigorous private schools in the nation who feeds students to Stanford and the Ivy Leagues commonly.
My GPA (they dont weigh any classes at my school)-3.86 (all A's but one B+), top 10% of the class (maybe top 5)
The sole B+ is from Algebra 2 Honors, which is a year ahead of what the rest of the grade is taking and the most advanced math class available
I also take the other available honors class of Spanish 2, so I have the hardest possible class load. Plus I'm working as hard as I can to get my Math up to an A
Im on the improv troupe, in stock market club, ecology club and will probably start Model UN over the summer
I'm also student body president.
I need ideas for something interesting that sets me apart. Im interested in business so does anyone have suggestions? I know its just Freshman year but I want to get this started early.</p>
<p>I know I sound crazy but I'm just proactive...I still am social and have friends and go to parties and what not, but school just comes easily so I would like to go to a top level university like Stanford.
Thanks!</p>
<p>plus I am a 3 sport athlete (Cross country, swimming, tennis), but will probably not be recruited unless I improve in Cross country (im on track to be captain)</p>
<p>Listen…I know you must be worried about college admissions as we all are, but the truth is that no one in this blog can successfully predict your chances into Stanford. If you don’t believe me, look at the RD decisions thread. My best advice is to get out there and do something. Follow your passion and show that you can add some value to this world. If you are interested in business, do something about it but please don’t do something FOR Stanford…do it for your passion. </p>
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<li>Take challenging courses</li>
<li>Get the best grades you can</li>
<li>Prep for standardized testing (when the time comes)</li>
<li>Join clubs/sports/volunteer</li>
<li>Get leadership positions in your club/sport </li>
<li>Work hard on your applications, then wish&wait…because nobody really knows who’s going to get in.</li>
</ol>
<p>Another good idea is to talk with seniors at your school. They’re applying to college now and understand how your particular school works. Ask them questions.</p>
<p>PS it’s next to impossible to chance a freshman! You have three years ahead of you, and a lot can change. Just enjoy it and work hard :)</p>
<p>Definitely get that GPA up. A 3.9 would be good enough for Stanford IMO if you’ve taken the most challenging curriculum available to you.</p>
<p>Otherwise just do what everyone else says. If you’re interested in Business, try starting up your own. It doesn’t have to be big, I know some friends that started up a lawn care company with nothing more than a truck, a lawn mower, and a trimmer/edger. The important thing is to show initiative and drive in something that you’re dedicated in.</p>
<p>yes chances was the wrong word but just checking to see if im on track. I definetely have been lacking a passion so thats what I am working on. Thanks everyone for the responses. I just was a little freaked out cause grades came out and that GPA was lower than I had wanted… but our school its nearly impossible to get a 4.0 (I think one freshman got that)</p>
<p>You’re only a freshman!! You were seriously just in middle school a few months ago. Middle school —> College = HUMONGOUS gap.
Chill out. Follow the other poster’s advice (focus on a few passions and delve deeply, keep grades up, keep showing leadership etc etc) but seriously it is way to early for anyone to even try to guess your “chances” which are dependent in many ways on the bulk of what you do in high school… which you’ve barely started. Please don’t start worrying about this too much now; there will be plenty of time for that later.</p>
<p>I would definitely make friends with some seniors so they can give you tips about what classes to take at your school. They may have advice specifically about your school and what worked for them</p>