Test scores decent but unsure if it's Stanford material

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<p>My dream schools are Stanford and Princeton University. I have chosen Stanford over Princeton for early action because statistically speaking Stanford has wide range of SAT scores in those accepted than Princeton and this is very important to me because my superscore SAT and ACT score are decent at best. The following are my stats and please give feedback on what you think. Yours truly - James Kirk.</p>

<p>SAT I: 2120/1430
Critical Reading: 680
Math: 750
Writing: 690</p>

<p>SAT Subject Tests:
Math II: 800
Physics: 770</p>

<p>ACT:
Composite: 32
English: 30
Math: 33
Reading: 30
Science: 33
Writing: 10</p>

<p>AP: (I go to an International Baccalaureate Program school so most AP classes are replaced by IB classes which are at the same or higher rigor compared to AP but most of them are two year courses so my tests will not be until May 2014)
World History: 4
AP Calculus BC (self-taught, not offered in school): 4, AB subscore: 5</p>

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<p>Your scores are pretty good, not amazing, but still pretty good.
Honestly I wouldn’t worry too much about if your scores are “stanford material” or not. While standardized test scores are important, they aren’t the only thing that admissions officers will look at.
The best thing you can do now is focus on your essays and make your application the best it can possibly be.</p>

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<p>Your scores indicate that you’re qualified to do the work at Stanford. If you get rejected, it won’t be because of them. People with scores lower than yours will be admitted.</p>

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<p>You should apply. You never know.</p>

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<p>Im interested in seeing what you guys think of my so called “stats” for Stanford. I love the school honestly. Because once you see my scores and what i’m working with ur probly gonna think what is this girl even thinking of doing applying to such an institution. But regardless. I’m still applying. And i want to know for which i should apply EA or RD? Because if I’m rejected which there IS A STRONG ALMOST DEFINITE YES THAT I WILL BE BECAUSE OF MY TEST SCORES. I’d rather know in dec than hold on to false hope for too long:( u know. rid the bandaid off sooner.</p>

<p>Okay so lets begin:
I’m an african american woman. No real economic strife, no really wild family stories. But my dads from uganda, like came here when he was 17. but i know they wont care about that, that’s just syk. I go to a private catholic school.
genertic. </p>

<p>ACT (now we must admit Ive come a long way)
oct 2012: 22 23 eng 23 red 23 math 20 sci 7 writing
june 2013:25 30 eng 20 red 25 math 23 sci 8 writing
sept 2013: 28 33eng 32 red 24 math 23 sci 10 writing</p>

<p>no sat. I plan on doing the sat sub for eng in dec but thats really all i can take ive run out of time. i wish i would have taken them with my ap tests, but i hadnt the slightest clue they existed.</p>

<p>straight as junior and so far senior year.
Aps i only didnt take bio and calc.
I took psych us history chem and physics and honors english. I took honors math until junior year because I got fed up with it and decided i wasnt going to be an engineer. </p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities
Varsity Girl’s Golf (9-12) 2 year letterman
Lacrosse (9)
Co Founded Ski/Snowboard Club (11-12)
Science Club (11-12)
Future Nurses Club (11-12)
Art Club (9-12)
Spanish Club (9-12)
Service Club (9-12)
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Program at University of California Berkeley (12)
Student Council Executive Board (11-12)
Class President (9-10)
Co Founded the One Text One Life Committee (11-12)
Card Control (11-12)
Link Crew Member (11-12)
Speech Team (9)
CMHS Drama Production: Mame, Madame Branolsoski (11)
Red Dot Reformation Gathering Process (11)
CMHS Journalism: Columnist on Beacon Staff (10-12)
Educational Summer Tour of Spain (10)</p>

<p>VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Volunteer at a city Soup Kitchen (12)
• Team Uganda Member (11-12)
• Easter Seals Dinner Server (10)
• Project Grow (9-12)
• St. Patrick’s Elementary School Mural (11)
• Special Olympics Bowling Tournament (11)
• Pro Life Walk (11)
• Shot, Directed, and Edited One Text One Life Promo (11)
AWARDS
• National Honors Society (11-12)
• Distinguished Student Award in AP Physics, Spanish 3, AP History (11)
• All A’s Award (11)
• Pat Catan’s Iron Crafter Competition: 1st place (11)
• National Society of High School Scholars Ambassador (10-12)
• Distinguished Student Award in Spanish 1(9)
• Received 2nd Place in Poland Idol (9)
• Cleveland Art Institute 2D3D Art Competition: Runner Up (11)
Glorified hobbies include: filming, writing s/s, photography
I recently got a job too! I work as a proshop clerk at my favorite golf course.
I wanna study Psychology and minor in ethier chem, film studies, or photo.
Then maybe do med school, but im still on the fence about that because thats a big commitment…</p>

<p>oh my essays are really unique. they teeter totter on the edge or crazy/brilliant/hilarious and crazy/interesting/but her scores are low so does she think this is a joke?</p>

<p>whatcha think?</p>

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<p>you are not your ACT/SAT scores… when are people going to realize this?!They care more about your transcript than your SAT scores trust me… so have a great transcript, co-curriculars, awesome essays and hope for the best xx</p>