<p>So I am not too confident in my chances at some places where I am applying. But people around me tell me they think I will get in, and a couple have told me to aim even higher. I do like Stanford, but have never considered it because I just assumed I would get rejected. So I do I have a decent shot? Should I take the time to apply? Thank you for taking the time to read this. I will chance you back if you provide a link.</p>
<p>White male from Washington State
Currently a Senior.
Intended major: Biology (I want to do cancer research)</p>
<p>I attend a public high school that is ranked in the top ten in the nation by US News.</p>
<p>GPA: 3.95 UW (School does not do weighted)
Class Rank: NA (School does not rank)
AP classes: World History (4), French (3), Bio (4), Lit (4), APUSH (4)
Taking AP Calc AB, AP Physics B, AP Lang, and AP Gov. And French 6 which is beyond AP level. Then I have a couple other classes that are required. This is the most rigorous schedule possible. </p>
<p>ACT w/ Writing: 33 (34 superscore with 9 on the essay) (35E, 32M, 32R, 36S)
SAT: Not submitting
SAT Subject Tests: Bio M 790, Math II 750, US History 670</p>
<p>Activities (only the ones on my application):</p>
<p>Cross Country (9-12) Captain
-I do a lot to organize things outside of races and practice. I also did a lot this summer to lead workouts.</p>
<p>Relay For Life Club (12) Co-Founder and Exec VP
-This is a club to raise money and awareness for cancer throughout the year, rather than just during the Relay for Life event. This s very important to me.</p>
<p>Relay for Life (9-12) Team Captain
-I captained a Relay for Life team that generated almost $10,000 in donations to the American Cancer society. I worked to organize fundraisers and everything to prepare for the event.</p>
<p>Notre Dame Summer Scholars Student (12)
-I completed the Global Health Track at Notre Dame. I presented a project comparing prevention, presence, and treatment of cancer in the world.</p>
<p>Science Club (11-12) President
-In Science Club we carry out various science experiments and participate in Science Bowl. We were quarterfinalist in the Pacific Northwest last year.</p>
<p>French Exchange (11)
-I hosted a French student for three weeks. In return I lived with him in Nantes, France for two weeks, and then traveled Paris for a week.</p>
<p>Track and Badminton Coach (10-12)
-I coached middle school students strategies in badminton and javelin throwing. Since I began coaching, all teams have been undefeated.</p>
<p>Ski Instructor (10-12)
-I taught 4 and 5 year olds basic skiing skills; standing up, turning, stopping, and using the chairlift. I incorporated games to make it more fun.</p>
<p>Track and Field (10-12)
-I am ranked in the top 5 on the team for Javelin. I run the 1600 meter and 800 meter races.</p>
<p>Mission Trip (9)
-I traveled with my church to a migrant worker camp. We made and distributed lunches, reorganized the food bank, handed out food, and entertained kids.</p>
<p>Additional information:
I am currently working on a senior project on stem cells. I am interning at a top cancer research center to learn about stem cells. My responsibilities include: taking mature red blood cells and centrifuging them into separate parts; then using this, creating induced pluripotent stem cells from the red blood cells by reprogramming them; next generating, maintaining, and cyropreserving the new stem cells; and finally, differentiating them stem cells into two different lineages, first into cardiac muscle, then into red blood cells again. In the end I will teach a class to high school students about centrifuging blood cells and then explain how this was essential to my project and research in general. This is entirely my project, and not some program that I am jumping into. </p>
<p>I have also been in orchestra for 8 years, and can play the Bass and Cello. I am the Principal Bassist of my Orchestra.</p>
<p>I am member of JSA and have received a varsity letter for being in the top 10% of participants of the club.</p>
<p>I have increased the Science club membership from 15 members to 63 members since becoming president.</p>
<p>Essays:
Common app essay is very strong. It is about skiing with my dad and how I enjoy challenging myself. I have spent much time on it and it really reveals a lot about who I am.</p>
<p>I have looked over the Stanford supplements and I think I could write strong essays for all of the prompts.</p>
<p>Letters of Rec:
Letter from AP bio teacher. I had her for 2 years, she is the advisor for Science Club. She is also my staff contact for my senior project. It should be amazing.</p>
<p>Letter from APUSH teacher. It should be pretty good, but nothing incredible.</p>
<p>I'm also have a letter from someone I am working in the lab with on my senior project. She really wanted to write me a letter and said that it was a very great letter. </p>
<p>Please tell me what you think about me applying to Stanford. Thank you for taking the time to read this and reply.</p>