Stanford? UC's?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey everyone. Thanks for all the questions you've answered for me (and my girlfriend...) One other person I'd like to help out. A great student and an even better friend. Here's his stuff:</p>

<p>GPA:
4.57 weighted
3.93 un-weighted
4.31 UC
Class Rank: 9/422 (2.1%)</p>

<p>SAT:
SAT I - 680CR 740M 680W = 2100 total
SAT II - US Hist 780 MathIIc 720</p>

<p>Awards/Honors: </p>

<p>National Young Leaders Conference
American Legion Boys State (1 of 6)
Pride Award (Given to students at my high school that best display care for the student environment and show a commitment to making the school a better place.)
Rotary Student of the Month </p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Track & Field (3yrs)
Cross Country (4yrs)
Choir (2yrs)
ASB (3yrs; Vice President, President)</p>

<p>Community Service:
Don't have all the details...at least 400hrs (does a ton w/ leadership at school)</p>

<p>Applied To:
Stanford
UCD
UCLA
UCSB
UCSD</p>

<p>He applied to UCLA and UCSD, but likes UCD much more. Stanford is his no. 1 and if he doesn't get in he'll probably end up at UCD. Stanford chances please? Thanks.</p>

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<p>i'm sorry but i think stanford is a reject or at best waitlist.</p>

<p>is he interested in others?</p>

<p>i think he will get into ucd though. ucsd is also amazing. if you get in there i suggest he go there.</p>

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<p>I don't see Stanford happening, but it is possible - rank and testing isn't bad.</p>

<p>Stanford: reach
UCD: match
UCLA: match
UCSB: safety
UCSD: safety / safe match
UCD: safety</p>

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<p>batman32c:</p>

<p>UCLA: Match
UCSD: Safe Match
UCSB/UCD: Safety</p>

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<p>I forgot to mention that he applied early decision to Stanford...how much does this help his chances???</p>

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<p>not much to be honest.</p>

<p>before it did significantly, but now EDs aren't life changing. or doesn't help as much as it did before</p>

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<p>Applying early action to Stanford does not help, as it IS early action. If Stanford were Early Decision, that would be a different story because that would show total commitment to the school because it is binding.</p>

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<p>Yeah, his Stanford chances are not great. It's too bad because his stats are way better than mine, and chances are we'd get into almost all the same UC's...maybe even end up as roommates at UCD. Outside of stats, our main difference is that I don't care if I'm at a UC, in NorCal or SoCal, Chicago, Boston, or wherever else. He wants to stay in CA, probably NorCal. I know he could do better than UCD, is there anywhere else I'm forgetting to tell him about? Thanks.</p>

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<p>hmm you could also consider</p>

<p>USC.</p>

<p>it's a good school.</p>

<p>maybe pepperdine. if you're christian and like the beach.</p>

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<p>so Early Decision highers your chances more than Early Action does?</p>

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<p>EDUCATION</p>

<p>Present Prospect High School, Mt.Prospect, IL. Expected June 2006
• GPA: 5.48/5.0, Honor Roll
• Ranked 3 in class of 548
• Currently taking 3 college level classes – attained 2 college course credits sophomore year
RESEARCH</p>

<p>10/05-Current Advanced Placement Psychology Project Effective Solutions for Stress Management of Students
• Conducted Literature review and surveyed 40 students to assess the sources of stress
• Tailored effective solutions for student victims of stress
• Completed a report to senior administration outlining findings and proposing solutions</p>

<p>6/05-8/05 Public Health – Flu Shot Distribution
• Canvassed 125 communities and documented demographic health data
• Generated comprehensive spreadsheet for frequency analysis
SERVICE</p>

<p>7/05-Current Apna Ghar (Our Home): Women’s Domestic Violence Center, Chicago, IL
• Mobilized supporters in Step Out to Stop Abuse walk to create domestic violence awareness
• Counseled battered women in an effort to enhance their dignity and self-respect
• Underwent rigorous 40 hour training session and became state mandated reporter</p>

<p>7/04-Current Hospital Volunteering Park Ridge, IL
• Gained familiarity with lab environment and received hands-on experience with patients
• Rotated through various specialties and facilitated communication between labs and patients
• Expanded on past experience with over 50 hours of patient interaction and lab activities</p>

<p>6/03-Current Faith Based Volunteer, Rolling Meadows, IL
• Assisted in contacting 500+ donors to successfully raise 500,000 dollars
• Consolidated a list of past donors and orchestrated an operation thanking them
• Streamlined fundraising system and revamped outdated communication techniques
CLUBS</p>

<p>6/05 - Current Model United Nations, Mt. Prospect, IL<br>
• Founded school Chapter and successfully catered to the needs of a diverse student body
• Responsible for registering 30 students for world-famous University of Chicago conference
• Presided over club and communicated with Universities sponsoring conferences across the nation</p>

<p>7/05-Current Science Olympiad, Mt. Prospect, IL
• Contributing member of varsity team and initiated various team-building activities
• Honed ability to perform under pressure by utilizing critical thinking skills</p>

<p>7/05-Current Junior Leader, Mt. Prospect, IL
• Nominated by teachers to solve school related problems and to implement solutions
• Coordinated barbeque and other social events with The Mooring Retirement Home
• Delegated $10,000 from funds to an alumni who was paralyzed in a tragic accident
SPORTS</p>

<p>6/02-current Volleyball, Mt. Prospect, IL
• Led team to 42 career wins vs. 3 losses at Junior Varsity level
• 1st Place at Knights Invite Tournament consisting of over 15 teams</p>

<p>6/02 - 10/05 Football, Mt. Prospect, IL
• Led team to 27 career wins vs. 4 losses at Varsity Level
• Completed three month Navy Seal Conditioning Program
• Learned to cope with asthma in order to compete at a level above teammates
Quit two months ago do to personal reasons....team went on to win state championship</p>

<p>HONORS & AWARDS</p>

<p>• Achieved Honor Roll for four consecutive semesters
• Received Little Engine That Could Football Award to exemplify bravery, honor, and integrity
• One of few Debate team members to win Speaking Award at first competition
• Chosen to represent events in Science Olympiad that have a legacy of success
• Winner of Civil Service Award and Literature Award</p>

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<p>Early Decision does higher your chances, as many people top stats are too scared to apply ED. They might be holding out for other colleges as well, so if they get in, they ARE stuck; they end up applying RD instead.</p>

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<p>i would suggest you put that in a separate thread.</p>

<p>:)</p>

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<p>Tahnks...im new to this board have abs no lcue wat im doin'!</p>

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<p>don't worry! :)</p>

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<p>Do u have an opinion about it?</p>

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<p>i think you do have a great chance at an ivy.</p>

<p>most likely cornell.</p>

<p>my sister is there. sorry i just love that school.</p>

<p>i think your passion in psychology really shows and i think they will love that you love something so deeply. write about it in your essay.</p>

<p>i think if you show college-level understanding/analyzing of your work or submit an example of the work you've done, i think they will accept you.</p>

<p>your school does a 5.0 system?</p>

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<p>my sis and her husband go there as well...i was there for thanksgiving for the huge hockey game vs niagra....beautiful campus that is simply gorge-US. Yea its on a 5.0 scale!</p>

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<p>yay!</p>

<p>ithaca is gorges!</p>

<p>lol</p>

<p>i have at least 5 shirts with that logo on them.</p>

<p>hmm i also wanted to ask you what kind of courses are you taking in school?</p>

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<p>UCs, match, Stanford, reach</p>