Should I even bother applying?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>Judging by today's admission results, I think I have basically have no chance of getting in. </p>

<p>Asian =(</p>

<p>GPA: 3.62 UW (4.0W, 3.87UC) 2nd semester has not ended yet.
ACT: 30 (30E, 35M, 27R, 28S) 30 E/W, Retake until 33+
SAT IIs: Chemistry 780, IIC 800, USH in May
Rank: Does not rank. Class size is about 1000. Competitive Public School</p>

<p>ECs:
Marching Band-4 years
Pep Band-2yrs alternate, 1 year member
Tuba Section Leader-2 years
Music Mentors, 3 years
Boy Scouts-Patrol Leader, OA Member, Troop Guide, Fundraising Coordinator
Eagle Scout of the Year 2006
25 Merit Badges
Boys' State
CSF
NHS
Internship at Neusoft (software company in China), 5 weeks
Over 150 hours community service since Freshman Year.
Marched in Rose Parade twice, and summitted Mt. Whitney (possible essay topic?)</p>

<p>I'm afraid that Stanford might reject me purely because of my GPA.</p>

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<p>It's worth applying.</p>

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<p>definitely.. regardless of stats.. as long as they're pretty above avg. make sure your essays are amazing though!</p>

4

<p>Your SAT IIs are excellent (I didn't get any that high and was accepted). Remember that Stanford doesn't consider your Freshman year grades, so find out how that would change your GPA. Continue to get good grades, write good essays, and get that high score on the ACT or SAT I. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Just Apply!</p>