Stanford Odds

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello!</p>

<p>Last year I got a 33 on the ACT, with 34 in English, 35 in Math, 30 in Reading, and 32 in Science. Took Advanced Algebra and Pre-Calc last year, will take Calc AB/BC AP tests in the spring. Planning to take math courses at the local university next year. 4.00 GPA, all As. Overall good academic rigor. Played Varsity #1 Singles/Doubles for tennis and won two rounds at state. Involved in drama, musicals, physics club, math team, debate, forensics, and national honor society. Played a Class A solo and got a 1 at state. I play viola as well (I'm good, not amazing).</p>

<p>I'm still a sophomore. What specifically can I do to improve my chances at being accepted to Stanford? Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>If you are a really good tennis player, you may have better odds at some Ivies as a sports recruit.</p>

<p>You are all over in your ECs. What major are you targeting?</p>

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<p>I really love math. I’m planning to apply for a Stanford Math summer camp. Not sure which major exactly. I’m good compared to the rest of Wisconsin, but I’m not going to get any tennis scholarships to big schools.</p>

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<p>Tennis might be your best bet if you can be a sports recruit.
Or, USAMO or Intel and so on if you are good at math and science.</p>

<p>33 on ACT as a sophomore is not a big deal.</p>

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<p>To go to Stanford for athletics is tough. Ivies have no scholarships for athletes other than FA but their athletes have to be much better scholars.</p>