Is it worth it?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>Hey guys! I've been dreaming of attending Stanford University since the eighth grade. I would still love to go there but I'm not quite sure if it's worth applying. </p>

<p>I have slightly more A's and B's for freshman year of high school (I know they don't look at freshman year but it's still reflects on my GPA and rank). I have all A's and a C both semesters of tenth grade. (The C's are in math-not my subject!) For my junior year, I have mostly A's, one B in AP Bio, and the usual C in math. I'm confident that I'll be able to pull up my C to a B this semester, because the work has gotten easier, and get A's in everything else but will that be enough? </p>

<p>With my C's and freshman year grades, I have a 3.61 and I'm ranked 71/728 as of first semester junior year. I got a 1900 on my first SAT this March and will definitely be taking it over to get a 2100+. I did a World History Subject test and got a 690, and I'll be taking 3 more this May. </p>

<p>If it helps, I took 6 honors and 1 AP sophomore year; 6 APs, 2 Honors, and 4 Dual enrollment classes junior year, and will take 6 APs, 2 Honors, and 3 more Dual enrollment classes (I'll reach the limit of dual enrollment classes I'm allowed to take). </p>

<p>I'm also very active in my school and community. I'll be going on a mission trip with my church's youth group (I've been a part of the youth group for almost 7 years), will be doing an internship this summer, and will be doing a summer program for future lawyers. </p>

<p>Hate that it matters, but I am black. </p>

<p>So what do you guys think? Should I apply? If should I apply early or regular? Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>Without reading your stats, I’m saying that if you want it even a little bit, apply because you never know. Tough competition and criteria, but you might be the one to stand out. And if not, you’ll go somewhere else but nothing is worse than windering what couldve been so work hard and good luck</p>

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<p>A majority of the time one’s SAT scores do increase, but nothing is guaranteed. I took it 4 separate times only to have my scores fluctuate 400 points up and down. It really is an iffy means of judging a person’s academic ability, but hey, it’s what they want. :confused: I do hope you score above a 2100 but don’t count your chicks before they hatch.</p>