Is it even worth applying?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>Be honest
is stanford not worth the time and money to apply to</p>

<p>I am a white male from the north shore of chicago suburbs.
I am in a catholic jesuit highschool in wilmette, IL.
I have a GPA of 96 percent W 94.3 UW (I drastically improved 90 percent in freshman year and a 97 UW/ 102 W in junior year) (98.5 W without freshman year grades)
I am in the dumbach scholars honors program.
I am in the torch club (leadership hosts open houses, crowd control at sports events, and basically helps in school functions)
I have over 200 service hours.
I am a leader in my school's amnesty international program.
I started a fund raising art show that raises money for a school in Africa.
I started and planned a service trip to honduras.
I am, by senior year, goin to either complete 5-7 AP classes.
AP Art studio
AP Art HIstory
AP Biology
AP Calculus
AP Psychology
AP Lit
AP Spanish
I am in my schools integrated science program.
I am in the highest math possible.
I participated in lead america's 10 day medical program.
I volunteer at northwestern memorial hospital in chicago.
I volunteer at a cancer research center.
I might take a six week bio course at a college next summer.
I have not yet taking my tests.
Could have great teacher recs and essays
am working on a book i am thinking of publishing
In high art classes,
might have my own art show this summer</p>

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<p>and I love you</p>

<p>jk</p>

<p>I think you have decent chances actually if your SATs are legit, but in this case your rank vs. other people in your school (you should safely be in the top 10%) is the best indicator of your chances</p>

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<p>If your scores are in Stanford's range, you'll have a shot.</p>

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<p>and stanford doesnt count freshman year grades.</p>

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<p>what is stanford's range of test scores</p>

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<p>Generally speaking, over 700 on all SATs (I and II). There is no cut-off, but anything less will look relatively weak. For those presenting themselves as "math people" less then 750 on math (especially SAT II) would probably look bad...</p>

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<p>Stanford is always worth it. :) Personal opinion, of course. And you sound like an amazing applicant anyways. I might recommend getting a job, no matter how big or small. It shows fiscal responsibility, I guess. I'm pretty sure it helped me. Then when you apply, <strong>really</strong> work on getting the best recs and writing the best essays possible. :D</p>

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<p>^^ what was the job you had? I might be working at Albertons this summer. lol</p>

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<p>It does not matter what job you have, or whether or not you have one, as long as you spend your time in some productive way.</p>

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<p>I worked in two labs (one small, one national). I agree with nngmm that it doesn't matter what job-->show a stable variety of interests. Like, I had my biology stuff with science fairs and my job, my music/Indian singing/closeness to Indian culture stuff, and Lou Gehrig's Disease volunteering. And even if you end up not applying to Stanford for some reason, still get a job! :D It's a lot of fun. And three's a good even number of topics to focus on, I suspect...</p>

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<p> It all depends on your SAT and your essays now, since your academic GPA is pretty decent. </p>

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<p>There is no guarantee anyone who applies will get into Stanford, but there IS a guarantee that if you don't apply, you won't get in :-p</p>

<p>It sounds like your ECs and courseload are legit, so if your SAT, essays, and teacher recs are similarly impressive, you have a good shot.</p>

<p>As for the second two--stanford really wants INTELLECTUAL VITALITY AND CURIOSITY. Make sure you convey those qualities.</p>

<p>And apply early. It sounds like you'll be a strong applicant, so applying early could up your chances slightly.</p>