<p><em>Already posted in CC Stanford forum</em></p>
<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>Stanford is my top choice. I am applying for early decision this fall (2006). According to everyone here, what are my chances of getting accepted?</p>
<p>What are my chances for Cal Berkeley and Columbia (regular decision)?</p>
<p>GPA (weighted): 4.2 (from fresman to junior year)
School Rank: 7 out of 559
SAT: 2310 (maximum scores out of two tests)</p>
<p>APs:
World History - 4 (Sophomore)
Chemistry - 4 (Junior)
Biology - 5 (Junior)
U.S. History - 5 (Junior)
English Language - 5 (Junior)
Spanish Language - 4 (Junior)</p>
<p>APs I'm taking this year:
U.S. Government (2 separate classes)
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP English Lit.
AP Computer Science
AP Physics EM
AP Physics M
AP Calculus BC
Tests Total: 8</p>
<p>I have been volunteering for organizations that work with Lou Gehrig's Disease. My grandfather died of it, so I am planning on writing my personal statement on my whole story with the disease, etc. I visit patients. I am an inern for one of the organizations. I raise money for walk-a-thons and advocacy. I have made websites and just advocate awareness in general.</p>
<p>I also tutor at the library as a volunteer. I am part of the Teen Advisory Group for the library as well.</p>
<p>I was an intern at Sandia National Labs, a Department of Energy-sponsored government laboratory.</p>
<p>I worked at a local environmental lab from May 2005 until June 2006.</p>
<p>I won the Math and Science Award from the Sandia Women's Committee (I was nominated by the school).</p>
<p>I won first place in the regional science fair for Environmental Science. This was coupled with the regional Stockholm Junior Water Prize and Best Science-Related project prize from the local water district.</p>
<p>I won an academic block from my school.</p>
<p>I have played the piano since I was 5. I have been a part of the National Guild of Pianists since 2002. I have also played in recitals, etc.</p>
<p>I am an avid singer of Indian music, with an emphasis in classical music. I have had a few group public performances.</p>
<p>Nationality: Asian-Pacific Islander/Indian (from India). I'm not sure how significant this will be in the application process.</p>
<p>If I remember anything else that I'm planning on putting on my application, I will be sure to add it.</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone for their time!</p>
<p>P. Y. L.</p>