<p>Reason for Princeton ED: Loved the campus when I visited, but I'd choose Stanford over Princeton because it's closer
Reason for Stanford RD: Boost gpa up during RD + #1 psychology school in the US</p>
<p>I've taken 18 community college classes (all have been integrated into my high school transcript as high school credit). </p>
<p>Essay(s): My main essay is about how I want to pursue psychology as a career so I can help those with autism and their families. In the essay I describe a time I "played" with my autistic cousin- and he actually seemed to be improving. </p>
<p>Brief:
I only have a handful of extracurriculars.. my life is really revolved around the events of my church youth group (president). Nearly all the activities I am involved in show leadership and deep involvement. I am also a volunteer at a mental health center.. which also influenced my deciscion to become a rehabilition psychologist. I started a program "Autism Awareness" .. which is an afterschool program once a week for autistic children. </p>
<p>And hobbies ... I love to ride bikes -which I do on a daily basis (also another reason why I want to go to Stanford). I also have a hobby(? not sure if this counts as one) of learning magic tricks.. I've always found it fascinating since I was a kid. </p>
<p>Senior courseload:
AP Gov
AP Econ
AP Eng Lit
Chemistry
Art 1
CL Astronomy
CL Oceanography
CL Statistics
CL Human Sexuality (Psychology)
CL Child Development 1 (Psych)
CL Child Development 2 (Psych) </p>
<p>I have the determination to help my application be as strong as possible. But I want to know which school I would have a better chance at (need to decide how I should devote my time and energy) :</p>
<p>Princeton ED or
Stanford RD (Not SCEA .. need more preparation but I will integrate into my essay that I would definitely go there if admitted)</p>
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<li><p>You'd be just about an average applicant at either school. As an average applicant, you'd have about an 10% chance at either school.</p></li>
<li><p>Applying ED to Princeton will not help you. Although the admit rate at Princeton is higher ED than RD, the ED rate is skewed by the fact that a lot of the ED admits are legacies, athletes, and other special cases.</p></li>
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<p>In short, it makes no difference which school you apply to or when.</p>
<p>Your SAT scores are pretty low. I appreciate your involvement in your extracurriculars, but I am sorry to say that it is a little weak compared to the average applicant to those schools. However, the number of college classes you have taken is impressive. Make sure that you put this in your essays and highlight your ongoing dedication. </p>
<p>The 3.7 is weak unless you go to a very top high school. We need to know the SATI breakdown, but it appears below average (unless writing is low) for these schools for an unhooked applicant. ECs are weak. I agree there's a 10% chance at either.</p>
<p>I think her personality and character make her unique from the average applicant. Her involvement in autism and phycology sets her apart from the average applicant who has typical leadership positions in typical clubs. Her scores are fine and won't really detract from anything. If you ask me, i think her chances are substantially more than 10%.</p>
<p>Sorry, but most applicants have a passion (many with considerable accomplishments and honors in their area). A girl in my graduating class did research and published papers on autism for example. Also, the OP Asian and from the Bay Area, 2 over represented categories. I stand by the 10%.</p>
<p>I am acquainted stanford admissions rep and he states the three things that really decide your acceptance to stanford are SATs, your passion, and your essays. I still have time on the SATs and I've been scoring in the 2300-2400 range. My GPA and extracurricular situation is being explained by my school counselor because I attended high school as a part time college/high school student. I'll give it my best shot and let you guys know on the results.</p>
<p>At the end of the day-which school do you REALLY want to attend? If it is Stanford-and you feel you have a better chance for acceptance by waiting for RD, then why would you throw that away? You may wish to consider RD for both schools-and may the best school Win! by you making the final decision!!</p>