<p>Hey you guys,</p>
<p>I am new on these forums and I am only going to be a freshmen next year. But I was wondering weather developing iPhone apps is a talent that could help me get into Stanford. I currently have one app on the app store called Chalk 'n Ball. (If you go out and get it wait until the 30th and it will be on sale for free.) I don't know if this is a common thing among applicants. I am planning to release more games as a I go through high school. </p>
<p>Also my freshmen schedule will be (Will keep unwieghted GPA between 3.9-4.0)
Algebra 2 Honors
Pre-Calc Honors
Spanish 2
English 9
Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
World History (no honors)
Computer Science AP
PE 9
Game Development and OOP</p>
<p>took ACT in 8th grade and scored 26.-will improve to about 33
SAT in 7th 1650 will improve to about 2200</p>
<p>EC's</p>
<p>Debate
4N6 (Public Speaking)
Math Club
Robotics
Science Club
Mock UN (United Nations)
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Link Club (Volunteer Work)
Golf
Tae-Kwon-Do will become black belt</p>
<p>Is this a good start to get into Stanford.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the help.</p>
<p>Stanford does attract a plethora of tech hopefuls so it isn’t as unique as you might think.</p>
<p>Thanks you, but I would also like other opinions and what people think of my schedule and EC’s. Also are you in Stanford and know of people who developed iPhone games in middle school?</p>
<p>Also I got into a US Naval Academy Engineering Program. It was a full scholarship. Would this count? I am also planning on going to a program in England called Oxbridge. That is shared between Oxford and Cambridge. Would this be attractive?</p>
<p>youngster9: keep up the good work. Developing your own apps is fantastic. The key is to continue to expand on your talent. I’m not a tech savy person, so I don’t know much about creating apps but since you’re a freshman you have time to develop this talent. Think about creating an app that you can use in some community or school service. Stanford, along with other great schools like it when kids take their talents and make them grow. Not only by making more apps but by growing your talent horizontally. For example, maybe you can do some volunteer work at a pediatric ward and create an app for the children there. (Think about taking your talent and using it to benefit your community.) In addition, give free workshops on how to create an app in your town library. (Again, you are sharing your talent with others. Its shows some creativity, you receive community service hours, and it demonstrates your leadership abilities.)</p>
<p>As for your EC’s they look great. Remember for the top schools you need to take all the honors classes you can, unless your school doesn’t offer them. As for AP’s take as many as you can and get A’s.</p>
<p>The US Naval Academy program is awesome. Congrats!!! The key to programs like that is “scholarship”. If you receive a scholarship to attend any program its a definite plus for colleges. Then remember when you attend these programs to make an impact. Try and secure a position/title or whatever is available given the program because the school applications always have a spot for that. Lastly, if you have to “pay” to participate in a program then its not worth it. (Of course unless you, personally, want the experience.) In the eyes of a college if you pay for a program then they realize that its only because your privileged, in which case that doesn’t put you on an even playing field as everyone else.</p>
<p>Good luck you are in great shape for the future… Keep up the good work</p>
<p>As for what Eccehomo said, “Stanford does attract a plethora of tech hopefuls so it isn’t as unique as you might think”. That is true but its not so important to have a new and creative talent that no one has ever seen before. Its more important to do something different with that talent. So don’t worry if you’re not the only app-making 9th grader. Its how you move forward that can make all the difference in the world. Stanford loves creative and ingenious minds.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for the ideas. I will see what I can do to help my community with my talent.</p>