Maybe I put this in the wrong place: chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>So I'm pretty sure I will be flat out rejected from this school, but I thought I'd get the opinion of CCers anyway.</p>

<p>GPA UW: 3.6-3.7
GPA W: 4.3-4.4
( A lame excuse for my drop in grades would probably be that I moved in between semesters of junior year. Yeah I know, I still should have done better)</p>

<p>6 honors classes Freshman year
8 honors sophomore year
9 (kind of, pretty much 8 1/2) junior year</p>

<p>APs:
AP Bio- 5
AP Chem- probably a 3 or 4
AP US- 5
AP English Language- 4
AP US Gov't- 4
AP Microeconomics- probably 5
AP Macroeconomics- probably 4 or 5
AP Human Geography- mostly likely 5
AP Environmental Science- most likely 5
AP Statistics- most likely 5</p>

<p>Going for 7 tests next year.</p>

<p>Senior year:
Dual enroll: Philosophy, English, European History, plus 3 more second semester
Math and Science Center: AP Calc BC, Organic and Bio Chem, AP Physics C</p>

<p>When I transferred I got accepted to a small, private math and science center that's pretty well known by the top universities. Next year I'm just dual enrolling at a university for half the day and going to the math center.</p>

<p>ACT: 31, going for 32 or 33
SAT II (PREDICTED):
US History: 760+
Bio- 780-800
Math 2: 710 (will retake for a 750+)</p>

<p>ECs: Band- section leader since 7th grade. Jazz Band, University band, Civic Band in the university/community. State honors band 2 years (moved out of state so I couldn't do it again.) I also am not in the school band here b/c I had to chose between band and the math and science center. State S/E since 8th grade, NHS 2nd year next year, volunteered at the hospital 70 hours plus going for 150+ hours at Habitat for Humanity this summer, Science Olympiad 3 years, (some sports here and there that don't matter b/c I never contributed anything)</p>

<p>yeah not much in the EC department, I hope that's okay though. Maybe some opportunities will arise next year.</p>

<p>Essay: Not sure, I've got some good ideas. Will probably get the help of an English professor this fall. I think they will be really good- they've really got to be b/c it's my only chance... lol
Recommendations: again, since I just moved here this will be difficult. I could use my bio teacher of 2 years but that was when I was younger.</p>

<p>I'm not sure if there's anything else really. Moving really hurt me as far as extracurriculars and grades first semester. I know it's not that great of an excuse, but I hope it's some what understandable.</p>

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<p>Your chances are probably average, which unfortunately gives you under a 13% chance of getting in. If you can figure out something special to do this summer (Habitat for Humanity is kind of generic), it may be able to help your resume. Maybe if you were to do something special with your music, like organizing a community talent show? At this point, you are in desperate need of something that makes you stand out if you want to be competitive. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks for your thoughts. I suspected as much. In fact, I was expecting more like, “No, you most likely won’t get in. Your GPA sucks.” I’m not anticipating on getting in, and I’ll try to do as much as I can this summer. It’s really difficult as I’m totally new to the community.</p>

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<p>Mmm… anyone else??</p>

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<p>I like your ECs. You have some clearly developed passions: music, science (SO + hospital work + classes), and community service.</p>

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<p>bump</p>

<p>Thanks senior0991</p>

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<p>Keep your grades up and boost your GPA
Study for Subject Tests to get good scores
Keep working on ACT.</p>

<p>You seem like the moderate applicant. I would say your chances fall right into the normal 7.69%</p>

<p>certainly you are not a weak applicant, but work on getting something to distinguish yourself from others</p>

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<p>Hoping for a good score on the ACT this weekend. Otherwise it’s hitting the books for the SAT. Which I guess I would have done anyway… I’m trying to get some volunteer opportunities at a hospital again. So that combined with the other volunteering should give me something to do this summer. It’s a little too late to do anything like travel out of the state, so I’ll keep continuing my community service and music. I’m actually out of town for over a month, so time is limited.</p>

<p>The talent show sounds like a good idea. Actually, I’ve wanted to do something for the people like me who’ve had to quit band for some reason or another.</p>

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<p>bump bump bump</p>

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<p>When I see these chances things…I get worried. :&lt;/p>

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<p>Why? 10char</p>

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<p>Can I revive my chance thread w/ updates? lol. Not that it would change the answers right…</p>

<p>Projected SAT 2200-2250, but you never know if you bomb it or ace it.
SAT II: USH- 750 Bio- M- 770 Math 2- unspeakable and will retake
ACT: 32, if I could get a 34 that would be great, but I’m trying to be realistic here.</p>

<p>If Stanford is understanding of my moving between semesters thing, that would help. but if that’s not a good excuse of lack of leadership, then too bad for me. </p>

<p>Adding: lot more community service and music coming in the new town right now. </p>

<p>AP: so far 4 5’s and 6 4’s w/ 7 more to come. National AP Scholar! finally.</p>

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<p>Average chance. Typical applicant. Up to your luck</p>