Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>I already applied, EA, but I was wondering what you guys think my chances of getting in are.</p>

<p>International student from Costa Rica</p>

<p>I attend a private school in the capital.</p>

<p>Full IB Diploma: Math HL, Spanish A1 HL, Physics SL, Civics and Social Studies ( required course for all Costa Ricans), English A2 HL, Economics HL, Business and Management SL</p>

<p>GPA- 4.26 W ( ranked second, but my school doesn't give out specific ranks to colleges). I'm really not sure about my UW since I just recieved my updated W GPA but not my UW info.</p>

<p>Sat 1- 800CR, 740M, 730W
SAT 2s- Lit- 730 math IIc- 780bio-680 (self studied, my counselor mentioned it in his rec.) spanish-800</p>

<p>Awards- I have a bunch of academic awards that my school gives out for +95avg. I obtained top student in my econ and english a2 classes for my junior year.</p>

<p>ECs-
-Knowledgebowl club (vice-president, team member, we got 3rd place in centralamerica last year)-2yrs (I've been there since it was created)
-Tutoring underprivileged kids- 2yrs
-German lessons- 4yrs
-Student council secretary- 2yrs ( junior and senior)
-Volunteer at the national children's hospital- permanent volunteer 2yrs
-Electric guitar lessons- 6 yrs
-Classical guitar lessons-2 yrs
-Band- I´ve been in tons of bands, but recently I started one witha couple of friends. We play at bars,parties and at school. We also won 6th place out of 60 bands in a national rock contest, we´ve been on one of the main university radio stations here in CR.
- I took a Costa Rican stock exchange course along with some friends.</p>

<p>Recommendations- great recs from my GC, math and english teacher.</p>

<p>Major: math and econ
I need fin aid, but not that much.</p>

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<p>come on, someone, please</p>

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<p>COOL but not enough for the stanford, I guess.
ECs are the probems. They are too weak.
Guess you gotta participate in group project or international camp.
And some leadership position.
Tutoring and volunteer is not enough.
- check mine too! -</p>

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<p>Stats are good; ECs kind of put you on the fence. They're good, but not amazing. I hope your essays were good and highlighted what you love =]</p>

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<p>You'll know in 2 weeks...</p>

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<p>I think your whole band thing puts your over......it shows that you 're not just another nerd in the crowd who attend international camp and group projects every summer passionlessly just to get into college......</p>