Just because I'm curious ...

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi everyone!
Let me start off by saying that this is not about me. The following stats are not mine, though I wish they were :). I'm simply asking for chances because I'm curious of what others think of my friend's chances. I think his shots are really good, but I know colleges want more than just good grades and test scores. </p>

<p>White male from public school in NJ
Applied SCEA to Stanford for Engineering</p>

<p>SATs
SAT I (one sitting): 2400
SAT IIs: Math II- 800, US History - 700, Physics - 750
APs: Calc AB/BC - 5, USH - 4, US Gov. - 4, Lit - 5</p>

<p>Grades: really good, as far as I know. (We don't go to the same school)
Top 3 in class of 500. All the teachers adore him so I'm sure he has great recs. too.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Vice President of NHS
District XC runner - devotes a great deal of time to running
Violinist in district orchestra (has been playing since he was 8)
Violinist in school orchestra</p>

<p>Awards:
School awards for grades etc.
NMSF</p>

<p>Summer activities:
summer job at the shore</p>

<p>So, what do you think? Will the perfect SAT score cancel out his "generally" lackluster extra-curriculars?</p>

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<p>bump? Doesn’t anyone else find this to be an interesting predicament?</p>

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<p>perfect score gives you a chance anyyywheerrree</p>

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<p>I figured as much, but thanks for the input!</p>

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<p>He’ll definitely be competitive for all top schools but his lack of APs/ECs will hurt him when he is compared to the thousands of applicants with around the same SAT scores.</p>

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<p>He got rejected?! I’m stunned! Scores really aren’t everything, I guess.</p>