Stanford, A Reality? Or just a Dream?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guys, I'm new around here. I am a Senior this year and I am wondering about my chances of being admitted to Stanford next fall. My credentials are as follow:</p>

<p>Boy Scout of 6.5 years, Eagle Scout, Senior Patrol leader for 1.5 years, (Head leader of troop), Includes weekly meetings and monthly camp outs.</p>

<p>4.0 GPA
International Baccalaureate Candidate for 2009, Taking hardest courses possible.
(Scores are out of 7)
IB Chemistry SL: 5
IB Psych SL: 4</p>

<p>Currently Taking:
IB Math HL II
IB Physics
IB English HL II
IB European History HL II
IB Spanish</p>

<p>National Honor Society, Vice-President</p>

<p>DECA, 1st in State for Quick Serve Restaurant Management, Competed at Internationals.</p>

<p>Face Aids (aids awareness and fund raising club)</p>

<p>Played high school football my Freshman and Sophomore year.</p>

<p>4 time participant at Regional Math Competition representing my school. Qualified 3 years for State Competition, Competed at State 2 years.</p>

<p>Math League Participant, (Monthly math competition between schools)</p>

<p>Have not yet taken my SATs (was busy last few test dates :X) but am signed up to take them in October, and will retake in December if needed. I am predicting a total score of around 2150. (My vocab is a little weak, so I'm going to be cramming this next month.)</p>

<p>There, that's all I can really think of for now. You guys think I should take the SAT Subject tests? I was thinking about doing Math II, Physics, and Chemistry. Let me know what you think.</p>

<p>Thanks A Bunch!
~LaiusK</p>

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<p>That 4.0 full IB GPA is very impressive. However, your EC's are relatively average and a 2150 is pretty low for Stanford. I'd say Stanford would be an excellent reach school but you'll need to raise your SAT to have a good shot at getting in.</p>

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<p>Yea, its time to start studying my butt off for the SATs. The math section is easy as cake. My vocab kinda lacks, I think that will be my biggest downfall.</p>

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<p>Oregon? What school do you go to? I am in Oregon and IB diploma candidate as well ;)</p>

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<p>To apply for elite colleges, you always have to take the SAT subject tests, at least 2. Some schools require 3. I'd recommend you taking Math level 2 and one of your sciences. Nice resume. I'm sure you have a good chance of getting in if you do well on these upcoming SAT subject tests and SAT reasoning test and your personal essays.</p>

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<p>Being a 4.0 IB candidate is very impressive.</p>

<p>Your ECs aren't amazing or memorable, with the exception of Boy Scouts.</p>

<p>As for your SATs, I think they are good enough to get accepted.
Applicant</a> Profile : Stanford University</p>

<p>^the website lists the SAT/ACT statistics for Stanford.</p>

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<p>Okay thanks. I have decided to take the 3 (well maybe not physics, not sure yet) Subject tests in November.</p>

<p>To add on to my EC's, I am in the process of organizing a service project with a local foster home organization. (I already did one for my Eagle Project) Also, I'm going to start volunteering at a food bank through my church.</p>

<p>Looking forward to a really busy Senior Year! haha.</p>

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<p>Sorry to double post, but I was wondering if anyone else had any imput. Maybe someone from Stanford have any advice?</p>

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<p>Okay I took the practice SAT online from collegeboard.com, Got a 2180 (with two answers wrong due to clicking the bubbles wrong...) So I think that if I keep practicing/studying, i should be able to get to the 2250 range at least.</p>

<p>I'd still like some more people to chance me too.</p>

<p>I'm also looking at MIT, and Oregon State (Which is should pretty much be a shoe in for me...)</p>

<p>Any other colleges to look into? I'm looking at an engineering degree, just not quite sure which one yet.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p><em>edit</em> Does anyone know of any free practice SAT material online? I'd really like to be able to take another practice one thats not all the same answers...</p>

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<p>you should buy the official collegeboard SAT book. expensive, but a good investment. it has 8 practice tests. </p>

<p>if you find non-collegeboard tests online or in a book, you might not be able to correctly predict your scores.</p>

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<p>I don't think stanford requires sat iis but you should prob take two just in case. Right now stanford is in my opinion a good reach for you, unless I missed some important info such as knowing you're urm</p>

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<p>You're cutting things A BIT close!!!!!!</p>

<p>And your IB scores are meh. Pull through on those SAT IIs and the SAT I and you will be great!</p>

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<p>Okay, I took the SAT, got 650R 780M 640W (Essay: 8) (2070) </p>

<p>Not so grand, but i did re-take it and await my new, hopefully much higher scores on x-mas.</p>

<p>I took 3 SATII's, 800 MathII, 740 Chemistry, 720 Physics.</p>

<p>And yeah, I know those IB scores are a little low, expected it on psychology but thought I would at least get a 6 on chem..</p>

<p>Edit: I am also applying to Cornell now, chance me?</p>

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<p>Rejected at both. Your IB scores are pretty low and your SATI is as well.</p>

<p>If you pull off a 2250ish you have slightly better chances.</p>

<p>Good luck :)</p>

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<p>lolcats4 was a bit harsh,
Youve definitely got a decent shot at Cornell, and its a reach for Stanford</p>

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<p>Hi, I think Stanford is a bit of a reach. If you manage to get over 38 pts for the IB i'd say go get em tiger! Shoot for about 40, if you can do a few more activities or something would be good too.</p>

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