<p>The title says it all. I plan on studying computer science wherever I end up. I'm currently a junior. I'd also appreciate comments on what my chances are at getting into at least one of these schools, in addition to the chances individually. Thanks.</p>
<p>Male, middle class, and white.</p>
<p>UW GPA: 4.0
Class ranks aren't displayed, but I'm tied for first out of ~550 as our scale maxes out at 4.0.
My schedule is generally pretty rigorous, I take honors courses in the subjects that my school offers.
SAT 2280 (CR760 M750 W770)
My school offers about 13 or 14 AP courses, I will have taken 8 or 9 by graduation.
AP Calc AB: 5
AP Comp Sci: 5</p>
<p>ECs
-worked at a vet clinic about 5 hours a week for 2.5 years</p>
<p>-2 years in Youth in Government (YMCA mock government program)
-within YiG, I've held a few statewide positions, and I'm running for State Governor which I am fairly confident I can win.
-2 time nominee and attendee of the Conference on National Affairs (national level Youth in Government conference of 700 people, 25 selected from each participating state)
-at the 2013 Conference I was awarded the Outstanding Statesman award (proficiency in debating award, 35 people nationally)</p>
<p>-2 years in Forensics & Debate at my high school
-have participated in Public Forum Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, 4 Minute Speaking, Special Occasion Speaking, Group Discussion, and Congressional Debate. I have received Level of Distinction (250+ NFL points) after 2 years.</p>
<p>-alternate to nationals in Congressional Debate last year.</p>
<p>-Volunteer at the local YMCA running a class for young kids a few hours a week.</p>
<p>-3 years in a 2 person garage rock band, we've played dozens of shows in the past few years, including several at our school as well as at the most prominent local venues in town
-I know this isn't a very "standard" EC for applications to top schools, but it's something that has been very developmentally influential to me and I have a lot to potentially say about it in an essay.</p>
<p>-2 time attendee of the University of Wisconsin's summer Advanced Learning Program</p>
<p>I have some legacy at Stanford, 2 of my grandparents as well as my uncle attended there. My uncle remains fairly active in the alumni community, he's an interviewer. Other than that I have no specific hooks with any of the schools.</p>
<p>So, I haven't cured cancer or invented a time machine or done any of the seemingly impossible things that the standard HYP applicants have done. But I do have some very focused interests. Music (through my band) and public speaking (through F&D/YIG) are both things that I am highly passionate about.
I have no doubt that my essays will be great. same for letters of recommendation.
Thanks for reading, I would very much appreciate any comments about my chances. If you leave a link I'll chance you back!</p>