Stanford!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guys, I've read a ton of posts here, and finally decided it was time to make an account for myself.
So heres the question: What are my chances at Stanford University??</p>

<p>SAT: 2170 (Math-780 CR-700 W-690)
SAT II (Math II- 800 Math I- 750 Chem- 760 Physics- 700 US History - 670)
AP: Already Taken- AP World (3) AP US (4) AP Chem (5) Currently taking AP Gov, AP Physics, AP Latin, AP Calc
GPA: 3.83W (hopefully my EC's and courseload make up for it)</p>

<p>EC's</p>

<p>I have worked in the ER during summers since after 9th grade (175+ hours)
I worked at a retail computer store since I was 12 (650+ hours)
I worked at a systems builder for two years where I build computers for the German Air Force, NASA, and NASCAR
I am technical director at my school which essentially means I run all the lights for every event that occurs in out auditorium (1100+ hours) For our recent production of Phantom of the Opera, I one-upped the Broadway show, by designing and building a ridable, remote controlled gondola for the underwater scene.
I started my own business where i bough broken Xbox 360s off eBay, fixed them, then resold them on eBay. Fixed several hundred during the course of middle and high school.
I always have a project, and have worked on every water and land vehicle except hovercrafts and cars: yep, snowmobiles, jet skis, mopeds, you name it. My current project is building the worlds first full scale electric replica of the Bat Man motorcycle. Its currently over 11 feet long. I post videos of it on my YouTube channel which has recently been partnered with YouTube. (in case you want to watch: TheModificatioNation's channel - YouTube)
I played JV and Varsity soccer and lacrosse. (Start in soccer, not as good in lacrosse haha)</p>

<p>During the summer I went to visit Stanford and walked in to the admissions office where I asked to speak to the representative of my area. We spoke for about 10-15 minutes, and I got her email address. We have emailed back and forth a few times, about my application and my Bat Man motorcycle.</p>

<p>My Counselor says my Recs are really good and that theres a theme through my application which is restated in my Recs, so he says hats good. I got an outside letter of Rec from someone who I sold one of the Xbox 360s to, and who has been a supporter of me for several years, he says it was the best, and easiest letter hes ever written.</p>

<p>Anyway, I'm rambling. If there's anything else you'd like to know please ask and ill tell you. This is truly the school for me, and if there are any tips or tricks you could give me, im all ears.
Applying REA by the way.</p>

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<p>It seems like you have a shot, but your scores and GPA may get you rejected.</p>

<p>I have a hunch that your essay will be good.</p>

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<p>Thanks, my essays are pretty goo, and the business i started is in the process of gettign registered as an LLC. I think theyll like that…hopefully…</p>

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<p>They definitely will. It already comes through that you’re charismatic and a generally interesting person.</p>

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<p>What is your class rank/percentile? This is a crucial part of your application, and it doesn’t seem like you’re even in the top 10% if you have a 3.83 weighted GPA. If that’s the case, I’d say your chances are virtually none. 95% of those that are accepted to Stanford are in the top 10%, and I can guarantee that the other 5% were hooked in some way (URM, athlete, etc). Even an unweighted GPA of 3.83 is considered to be a bit low for Stanford</p>

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<p>well, i come from a very small competitive school, and so im probably in the top 15%, but my school doesnt rank due to our small size (65 kids per grade). I had all A’s freshman years, one 2 B’s sophmore year, 3B’s Junior years, and all A’s 1st quarter senior year. It would appear I had a downward trend, but I really worked hard this fir quarter of senior year, and am oing well the second quatrer, although im not sure how much that matters considering im doing REA. Thanks alot for your input! :)</p>

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<p>Ah, you might actually have a better chance if you do regular decision. A strong first semester array of grades will help allay concerns about your apparent downward pattern.</p>

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<p>Sounds to me like your essays will make or break you. Your EC’s are great: they show motivation, creativity, willingness to work, etc., but your grades might pull down your favorability. Show them that you’re defined by your hobbies and work ethic, not your numbers, and you’ve got a good chance.</p>

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<p>Very low chacnce at Stanford.
Stanford rejects most of its REA applicants.</p>

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<p>your ECs look great-- the only thing with your application as of right now, I’d say, is your GPA/standardized test scores. To potentially pull off a better GPA, you might want to wait until RD (so that first semester grades can pull up your GPA)! good luck!</p>

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<p>your GPA and standardizes scores are a bit on the lower end for stanford. but your ec’s are interesting, they aren’t the typical “i won fifty million awards” they say “i’m interesting, and i help others”
really work that to your advantage in your personal statement.</p>