poor stats, suggestions^^

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<p>I know it’s really hard to get in Stanford University. But I will just do my best and try out for it because if I don’t try out for Stanford University I think I will regret. My stats is really poor. I would just like your suggestions. Ah~ and guys I don’t know if you already got letters from Stanford. Good Luck, anyway!</p>

<p>-I came from Korea about 1 year and 3 months ago. took ESL for one semester. have green card.
-GPA 3.97/4.00 unweighted
-new SAT 1: /2400 – will take SATs in June and Oct.
-SAT 2: will math IIC, chemistry, and biology, but I am not sure if I will have time to take them.
-currently taking US history, world history (1semester), psychology (2semester), 11th english, chemistry, honor pre-calculus, speech(1semester), P.E.(2semester), advanced choir.
-senior schedule(06~07): will take AP lit/comp, AP gov’t, AP chemistry, AP physics B, AP calculus AB, weight training, men’s ensemble or advanced mixed choir.
-There is no Honor or AP classes in my korea high school.</p>

<p>Activities
-Religious Department of the School and the Church (’02-’04): President (’04), the head of Music department (’02-’03)
-School Mixed Choir (3rd-present): A member
-Moi Wool Lim Male Choir (’03-’04): the head of tenor part
-Philos male quartet (’01-’04): Founder, President (’01-’04)
-Kadesh mixed vocal ensemble (’01-’04): A member
-Robotics Club (’05-present): A member
-Math Club (’05-present): A member
-The special class for Honor students in class rank 5% (‘03~’04)</p>

<p>Honors<br>
-Academic Excellence award in History (’03)
-Academic Excellence award in Math, Korean History, Physical Education, Good Citizenship Class (’04)
-High School Academic Scholarship (’04)
-Gu-ri city Academic Scholarship (’03)
-Who’s Who among American high school students (’06)
-Prize for filial Conduct (’03) – elected by peers
-Prize for being the most diligent student (’04) – elected by peers
-Won Gyeonggi Province Middle-High school Choir award (’01-’04)
-Won Washington-All-State-Choir (’06)
-Honor Roll (05~06 first semester)</p>

<p>Experiences
-Raised fund for people in need at school festivals and outside the school such as transportation, mall, etc.: Representative (’03)
-Volunteered to clean up Ah-Cha mountain (’03~’04)
-Traveled U.S.A-in L.A., San Francisco, Seattle, Washington D.C., New York, Atlanta-for the male choir’s performances for about 1 month (’04)
-Helped local church’s bible school; taught children and took care of them.-participated as President (’04)
-Singing at school and local churches as the president of the quartet (‘01~’04).
-Singing at school and local churches as a member of the mixed ensemble (‘01~’04).
-Performances with alumni of the male choir at University of Sam Yook in Seoul.
-Performances of the mixed ensemble every year at school.
-Teacher Assistant at Korean school on every Friday(‘05~present).</p>

<p>I appriciate your comments or suggestions!</p>

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<p>i don't see w hats so weak about ur stats??? u haven't even taken SAT... just do good get 700+ on each section and ur good to go.</p>

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<p>Thanks for replying! :)
I will try as hard as I can. SAT is really hard...</p>

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<p>By the way, I want to major in Chemistry... Should I do EC's which are related to chemistry? or should I keep on doing things I love, such as music, sining, etc. I do love chemistry too but I want to sing or do things related to music, etc. when I am not studying.</p>

<p>You guys all have a nice day! : )</p>

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<p>???? where are the weak stats??... a 3.97 GPA?? umm ok</p>

<p>I never understand these kind of threads.</p>

<p>As a Stanford early admit, I'm just gonna say that youre gonna need to have something to offer besides just stats dude. Especially since asians tend to think stats will get them anywhere with no passions or spectacular EC's.</p>

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<p>Thanks for replying!! :) yeah I agree.. but the reason why I am reallly worried is because I have low SAT... I mean PSAT. CR and W are not even close to 600. Only math.. I have confidence..
I really need to work on this. And I have great passion of studying chemistry in really good environment... I think I only need to write about the passion with good care... I am kind of still struggling with English...
Thanks for your comments!! : )</p>

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<p>is my EC's too weak?</p>

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<p>u mean ARE my EC's too weak...</p>

<p>and secondly, ur jumping the gun... ur EC's need work and so does your SAT. 3.97 is a guarantee admission if they only looksed at GPA.. so ur set just fine tune ur app</p>

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<p>khtl0207, i think its great to have different pockets of interest. like you enjoy chemistry, but you also really enjoy music. i think this is the best kind of diversity you can have - it comes across that you're really into what you like doing, and arent just trying to do everything to look good on paper, and arent just narrowly focusing on one thing.</p>

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<p>Thanks for replying guys!! :)
yeah I meant ARE my EC's too weak hahaha :)
I was just worried that I am not doing almost anything that I did in Korea. But I guess that I just have to do my best and keep pursuing my interests.
and thanks for encouragement!!</p>

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<p>as an asian (Korean) student here too, I know how most of the asian parents and students fall into the "academics-is-what-matters-the-most" trap. I think you have a good advantage since you just came here slightly more than a year ago plus. Your interests on music seems creative, but just know that how many other students applying not only to Stanford, but to other top colleges may have similar passions as yours. Not to discourage you, but just be aware of that. So, As long as you have shown passion and dedication, you'l stand in a good position. Just do well on the SAT+SATIIs.</p>

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<p>Thanks for replying!! :)
yea.. I think I should study hard for SAT and SAT2's first, doing activities that I like..</p>