Chances RD

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>Looking to apply to Stanford RD. Just got back from my visit there and I absolutely loved it! Esp. interested in HumBio major. Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Asian Male
Public High School (Highly ranked and recognized)
Living in Southern California</p>

<p>TESTS
SAT I: 2330 (780V/ 770M/ 780W)
SAT II: 780 Biology (estimate) 800 Math IIC 760 US Hist
5’s on 5 AP tests thus far (Euro, US, Bio, Lit, CompSci)</p>

<p>SCHOOL
GPA: 4.7 (W) 3.9 (UW)
Rank: Top 5% (my school doesn’t rank). Otherwise I’d be at least top 5 out of ~350.
Taking the hardest classes in entire class</p>

<p>Taking seven additional AP’s as a senior
AP Scholar with Honors</p>

<p>MAIN ECs</p>

<p>Science Club (President, Treasurer)</p>

<p>Founder and President of Pre-Med Club</p>

<p>Cancer Research Institute 9-10
Cancer Research Internship 11-12</p>

<p>Participated in AACR (American Association of Cancer Research) National Meeting in Anaheim</p>

<p>Summer student research at City of Hope (8 hrs/day/3 months) for 2 years</p>

<p>Part time job tutoring chemistry and biology (Earnings : $1200)</p>

<p>Varsity Water Polo
-Top 5 team in nation. Team captain, all-area team.</p>

<p>Eagle Scout (with many other BSA awards)
- World Conservation Award
- SPL (prez), PL (board)</p>

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<p>Looks like a decent chance. but again, its stanford, so expectations are always premature by any stretch.</p>

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<p>BTW, does anyone know how stanford regards GPA. Is it 9-12 or 10-12. Also is an A- considered less than an A UW?</p>

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<p>10-12; all As (-,+, etc) are considered 4.0 UW.</p>

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<p>Looks pretty good. Don't expect anything, though.</p>

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<p>Depends on your essays imo</p>

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<p>Are you planning to play water polo in college?</p>

<p>Does Stanford offer water polo?</p>

<p>Have you talked to any coaches?</p>

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<p>You are a very strong candidate.</p>

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<p>Yes, Stanford has a phenomenol polo team which is far too competitive for me.</p>