Chances for Stanford

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey everyone. I'm currently a junior. I plan to apply SCEA for Stanford. If I don't get in, I'll apply to MIT, Caltech, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, and maybe some others. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>SAT: 2230 (Math 730, CR 740, Writing 760)
ACT: 35 (English 34, Math 34, Reading 34, Science 36)
SAT World History: 780
Taking SAT Math II in June
AP World History: 4
Have taken AP US History and AP Calculus AB, scores in July
Taking AP Government, English, Chemistry, German, and Calculus BC next year
4.5 cumulative weighted GPA, 4.0 unweighted
ECs: Eagle Scout, Lifeguard summer job, 4-week German exchange program, and plan to either do a fundraiser for cancer research or actually do some research for my senior project.</p>

<p>As for my major, I'm fairly certain it will be Biochemistry, or something else that will qualify me to do some medical research.</p>

<p>From what I've been able to scathe from these forums, my ability to show my passion for learning and uniqueness in my essays will play a huge role in whether or not I'm accepted to Stanford. However, I'm sure you guys know a lot more than me. What would you put my chances at?</p>

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<p>The ECs (at least the ones you provided) are really lacking in terms of admissions to top schools.</p>

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<p>I figured I’d hear as much. What would you reccomend? I’m going to have a job over the summer, but I could probably fit in a few things. I would really like a chance to do some research. Maybe I’ll see what my local community college has to offer. Other than that, I’m drawing a blank. Don’t say sports, because sports aren’t my thing. :P</p>

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<p>Although it’s a tad late as a Senior, try to join/participate in a few of your school’s clubs.</p>

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<p>Well, I am in the Entrepreneur Club. It’s not exactly the most active club, but we have seen a few guest speakers from local businesses. I’ll see what other clubs there are.</p>