<p>Yea...my scores are VERY sub-par against all those statistics that I have seen so far. SO. I'm just wondering...how sub-par ARE my statistics (and is there any reason why i should even consider applying)</p>
<p>Statistics
GPA (weighted): 3.88
SAT I : V(740); M(740); W(770)
SAT II : Chemistry (690)
Math IC (730)
Biology (710)
AP: Biology (4)
Chemistry (4)
English Lang. (4)</p>
<p>Extra Stuff:
- freshman - class treasurer
- sophomore fbla secretary
- senior fbla vp
- senior pac vp
- volunteer hours in hospital ER (comm. serv.)
- Johns Hopkins University: Pre-College
Major Piano Stuff
- Northern NJ Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band (Pianist)
- Manhattan Music School: Pre-College (Piano)
- New Jersey Governors School Finalist (Piano)
- New Jersey All-State Orchestra Finalist (Piano)
- New York Times WQXR(radio): McGraw-Hill Companies Young Artists Showcase (Piano)
- 1st prize - Greater Princeton Steinway Society competition (Piano)
- Amati Conservatorys Steinway Hall Honors Student Concert
- Leschetizky Association Annual Honors Youth Concert</p>
<p>Senior Classes:
AP Spanish
Calc H
AP English Lit
Phys. H
AP Econ
Research in Molec. Bio (w/Rutgers U.)</p>
<p>Any inputs are welcome!!! (as are any points in the right direction)</p>
<p>Your SAT I score is probably not subpar at all compared to the vast majority of those that Stanford receives (despite the stats of other CCers), so in that regard, you're fine.</p>
<p>Your SAT IIs, though, are pretty low. Since Stanford doesn't require them, why not just not send them? If you really want to send them, I'd suggest retaking Chemistry and trying to get at least over 700.</p>
<p>Your piano achievements seem to this uninformed observer very impressive. That could be the hook that gets you in over the strong but bland 2350 SAT, 800 SAT IIs, 12 APs, 4.0 uw GPA applicants. Be sure to highlight your love (I assume you love it anyway) for the piano and your continued dedication to it. Just don't overdo it. </p>
<p>Other than that, the research with Rutgers sounds great. Although a place like Stanford is a slight reach no matter who you are, I'd say you have a pretty good chance if you really write outstanding, eye-catching, memorable, mature essays and have equally good recs.</p>
<p>so technically, if i were to apply, should i apply EA (but since they turned into single-EA - doesn't that basically mean LIKE an ED just not as binding?)??
would applying EA significantly increase my chances of getting in?</p>
<p>You can't be serious? You aren't a lock, but no one is. Why do you feel the need to preface your stats with statements like "however minimal." Desperate is one thing colleges aren't interested in. Dust yourself off, work on your essays, and gain some confidence. Don't let anyone tell you you're scores are bad, you got 2200+ for crying out loud.</p>
<p>"Your SAT IIs, though, are pretty low. Since Stanford doesn't require them, why not just not send them?"</p>
<p>You can't do that, College Board sends all SAT scores, I and II on the score report. Also, although SAT IIs aren't required, they're highly recommended which means pretty much required anyway. </p>
<p>To the OP, your SAT I is fine. Don't worry about that. But your SAT IIs are a bit on the low side. You should consider taking Math IIC because Stanford highly recommends that, and since you're taking Calc next year you should have learned all the material necessary for it. Also, you should retake either Bio or Chem to try to get a higher score, or take another SAT II completely that you think you can do better on.</p>
<p>EA doesn't improve your chances as much as ED because while ED pools are usually weaker than RD pools, EA pools are usually much stronger. So no, EA would not significantly increase your chances because the applicant pool is so much stronger. Most people accepted EA would be accepted RD too.</p>
<p>With a little bump from being an east coast applicant, if you apply scea, then, depending on factors out of your control as well as essays, etc, you have anywhere from a 25-50% chance</p>
<p>from your name...i'm assuming you're a stanford student?</p>
<p><strong>With a little bump from being an east coast applicant, if you apply scea</strong></p>
<p>Is this true? in that case maybe living in South Carolina will help me out lol</p>
<p>I agree with skatearabia. Your piano stuff is probably your best shot at getting in. This is not to say that your stats aren't impressive. It's just that everyone who applies to Stanford has impressive stats. You really want to bring something unique to your application. Good luck.</p>