Should I apply EA or Regular?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>So, I just registered on College Confidential and I've been reading everyone's "Chance Me" posts... and I've come to terms with the fact that Stanford may be much more of a reach than I thought. It's a bit depressing, and I was going to apply EA but now I'm thinking otherwise. Nevertheless, I'd like to hear any comments or opinions that anyone has. </p>

<p>Here's my stats:</p>

<p>private Catholic school in the San Joaquin Valley in California
weighted GPA: 4.76
Class Rank: 3 out of 176
ACT: 33
SAT CR: 680
SAT W: 660
SAT M: 660
(p.s. I just took the SAT in Oct, awaiting test scores)
SAT II: taking World History, Math 2, and Biology on Nov. 1
AP: World History: 4</p>

<p>Senior Courses:
Marching Band, Advanced Band, AP Calc, Physics H, AP Spanish 4, Philosophy of Man H, AP English</p>

<p>Everything Else:
-President of CSF, officer for 4 years
-President of Link Crew Leadership Program + Core Team
-4 yrs. Varsity Girls Golf - All-League Honors, All-Area Second Team, League Champs 3 yrs in a row, Division 1 Runner-Ups, (does this even matter?)
-4 yrs. Advanced Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band (9 yrs. clarinet, piano) drum majorette 3 yrs.
-7 yrs. piano - have played for various receptions and parties around the state, piano teacher
-4 yrs. Steel Dreams - school steel drum band - year-round - 150 hours
-4yrs. school praise band - vocals and piano
-Bakersfield's Junior Miss- Spirit, Scholastic, Self-Expression, and Interview Awards
-participation in California's Junior Miss - Scholastic, Fitness, and Self-Expression Awards
-10 years of Goju Ryu Karate - Kokyu Blackbelt, 7 Grand Championships, State Champion, 2nd place @ Nationals, karate teacher (writing my common app essay on this)
-participation in my town's Jim Burke Ford Dream Builder leadership program (prestigious program for my town)</p>

<p>Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!</p>

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<p>I suggest you talk to your high school guidance counselor and find out what s/he thinks your chances are. Since your school is in California, surely you can find out how your chances for your school.</p>

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<p>I did, however, since my school does not send very many students to top schools each year, my counselors don't seem to have a great grasp of the competitive standards that Stanford sets. In short, they think I have a great chance. After reading everyone's posts, however, I think not so much. Any other opinions?</p>

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<p>I think regular. Your SAT scores need alot of improvement for Stanford.</p>

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<p>Your SAT scores are out of whack with your academic record. If I were you, I would apply to the nation's top colleges that are SAT Optional, colleges like Wake Forest, Holy Cross, and Bowdoin.</p>

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<p>Yeah... Darn... btw, I just got my new scores in. 700 CR, 700 W, 660 M. I know that isn't a big difference, but it might help. SAT definitely isn't my thing, I suppose. I'm still going to apply to Stanford, but thanks for the advice. I'll check those schools out.</p>

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<p>If you are an under represented minority, you have a great chance at Stanford.</p>

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<p>Everyone seems to have ignored the OPs ACT score, which is really good (33).....</p>

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<p>Nope, I don't have the slightest bit of minority in me. Blonde, caucasian, etc... Kind of a bummer. Does Stanford look at either your ACT or SAT?</p>

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<p>Either works...but obviously if you're taking subject tests then they'll see your SATI scores too.</p>

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<p>ACT score is pretty good. Just hope to score well on SAT Subject SAT II's.</p>

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<p>I would just drop the SATs and only send in the ACT as it is decent.</p>