should i even bother applying to stanford?

<p>okay i've got some pretty unique ECs but my SATs and grades aren't all that great....</p>

<p>SAT I : 2140 (770M , 710V, 660W)
although highest combined is 2170 (800M, 710V, 660W)</p>

<p>GPA: i think like 3.7 something but its low, i screwed up 1st sem. freshmen year went on a trip for a month but after that i've only got 2 Bs,
AP english, German 3, AP Calc AB, AP Econ, AP USH, Chem H
i've gotten As in most of those except in Chem and USH 1st semester
The USH grade might change if i get a 5 on AP test (semi-likely)</p>

<p>senior year takin PHysics H , AP Bio, English, Gov't, and German IV </p>

<p>ECs
Robotics team - did a bunch of stuff built the robot, demonstrations at schools etc. etc. learned all this stuff programming welding machining etc. etc.
Varsity Swim Team
I'm also doing some community service stuff like i'm designing a class at a local elem school where they do fun simple creative thinking/science experiments
And I had a job as a lego robotics teacher as a sophomore
For fun I design Remote control Jets and i'm starting a company which sells jet kits (these are NOT toys they are full function, and very complex)
I also play the electric guitar and I'm gonna try and start a guitar club at my school
And i'm also fully versed in 3d Studio Max (an industry level 3d animation program) and i make some cash selling 3d models and have created some 3d animations. (like pixar style and stuff)</p>

<p>so those are my Extra curriculars i think thats the only thing that kinda sets me apart.</p>

<p>also i was a quest scholars semi-finalist if that means anythign</p>

<p>Yes, bother :p Your ECs are interesting...they might buy you the novelty edge. So, definitely play those up.</p>

<p>Intended major? CS, robotics focus? EE or CE?</p>

<p>Consider trying your hand in competitions. See if there are robotics competitions. Also try USACO if you like programming (and insanely hard stuff), and USAMO track as well. If you can win some things, it may help to substantiate/supplement your ECs.</p>