<p>I'm debating whether or not to apply to Stanford under early action. If I get in, I'd definitely go there. The only reason I'm second-guessing EASC is because I'll likely place in my regional symposium (qualification for JSHS) and be a semifinalist (and, hopefully, finalist) for the Siemens Westinghouse competition. However, those are the only two extracurricular "honors/awards" that I could possibly add to my application. </p>
<p>Granted, my resume isn't elite. I haven't inputted it in my profile. My rank is pretty high in one of the three most competitive private schools in Hawaii, I've won numerous awards for my first year of science fairs/competitions (I'm continuing my senior year, but not like colleges will see any of that second semester stuff), and I have decent volunteer work/ECs. My recommendations, although this sounds presumptuous, should be great, and I'm interning at the state's Cancer Research Center currently. </p>
<p>Again, I don't have the "prettiest" resume, but considering the lack of magnet schools and whatnot in Hawaii, I think I'm pretty high "up there" in terms of being a competitive student for the class of 2012 among the students in Hawaii. While I don't have three dozen honors/awards like most people here on CC, I'm deciding whether or not those two honors would make me a greater candidate for regular decision than EASC without the said honors. Everything else, including rank, GPA, and whatnot, will not change before the December 15th deadline. </p>
<p>Although this may or may not be relevant, I'm taking AP Calc AB, AP Chem, AP English Lit, AP Micro/Macro for my AP classes. I plan to go into chemistry. Input? Thanks.</p>
<p>If you have strong scores and grades, I think it's worth the risk applying EA. You can put Siemens Westinghouse as "submitted" on your app, and update as soon as you know the results.</p>
<p>Ah, I'm now 85% sure I'm going to apply regular. I think those two "awards" would make me a better candidate, considering Stanford's application pool.</p>
<p>Sorry to ask, since it seems like I should know what it is (Optimization calling it one of two hefty potential awards), but what is the Siemens Westinghouse competition?</p>
<p>From what I've seen in the past, Stanford really gives preference to athletes (since they recruit and everything), so do you play any sports? (even if it's not varsity sports or anything, it might help in my opinion).</p>
<p>I agree with nngmm, I think you should just apply EA, and somehow indicate that you'll update them when your results come in.</p>
<p>Sorry to high-jack the thread but can someone give me some insight in Stanford's practice with early applicants?</p>
<p>I know that Harvard used to defer a lot of applicants even though they knew they wouldn't make it for sure ("courtesy deferrals") . Does Stanford practice this as well?</p>
<p>Recruited athletes have a process that is separated from the EA pool, so you EA decision shouldn't be affected by your athletic ability (or lack thereof).</p>
<p>Stanford defers very little of its applicants, unlike other schools. If you're deferred, you still don't have a great chance of getting in, but it means a lot more than getting the "courtesy deferrals" that you've mentioned.</p>
<p>For some reason, I think about 6 or 7 people from this past year's graduating class got deferred. I always thought it was easy to get deferred, at least in Stanford's case. Apparently not, though.</p>
<p>well the siemens westinghouse semifinalists are announced like a week before the stanford EA deadline. and since stanford is doing the common app online this year, i think i will apply early.</p>
<p>As a warning to possible EA applicants: consider carefully whether you have everything you need before applying EA. Two of our top students were rejected in December, only to win national awards in February. They may have made it in if they had not been rejected early. From what I have gathered, Stanford rejects the greater chunk of early applicants, so think carefully whether you truly are ready for it.</p>