What am I going to have to do in order to get into Stanford?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm just going to be a junior in high school, but I admittedly feel that there's a lot amiss in my repertoire right now. Want to help me out? Here are my current stats:</p>

<p>-Well, I'm currently the valedictorian of my class with a 105.575 GPA on a 100-point scale.</p>

<p>-I helped run a program at my school in which we'd spend lunch hour reading to mentally challenged children.</p>

<p>-I'm an active member of Key Club and was secretary sophomore year.</p>

<p>-I run cross country and track and field.</p>

<p>-I am also an active participant in our school's drama productions (main roles)</p>

<p>-I'm attempting to write a novel and have already come up with five chapters. </p>

<p>-Because my school only let's you take one AP to begin with in sophomore year, I've only taken AP World History and have gotten a "5" on it. </p>

<p>-I'm captain of the speech and debate team, but didn't advance past district this year. It was pretty tough, seeing that our school didn't provide us with any resources.</p>

<p>-I interned for a family attorney last summer.</p>

<p>-I'm currently spending this summer working as a tour guide at a major tourist attraction, if that helps?</p>

<p>-And I'm Filipino/Caucasian, if ethnicity is an issue.</p>

<p>***I mean, I don't know. I see the stats of others on here and think, "Whoa, I don't think mine even compares."</p>

<p>I have yet to take my SAT and PSAT though, so I'm preparing for those at the moment.</p>

<p>Any advice? I'd very much appreciate it.</p>

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<p>do well on your standardized tests for sure, and make sure to get as many strong leadership positions as possible</p>

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<p>"as many strong leadership positions as possible" - wrong... don't do that. While you do need leadership, quantity will never trump quality. Make sure that w/ the leadership positions you have, you spend the time to actually carry out your duty as a president or a captain. Also, too many spots can indicate to schools that you may just be in those clubs in order to pad your resume, so I would suggest to pick 2-4 things that you are truly passionate about.</p>

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<p>lol I'm gonna be a Junior next year and I'm Filipino/White as well =]</p>

<p>Stanford is also my favorite school =D</p>

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<p>Keep up those grades and keep doing those ECs. Get positions in all your clubs and get better at debate. Of course, do well on your standardized tests. You seem like you're on the track to a great school.</p>

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<p>QUOTE:
" What am I going to have to do to get into Stanford?"....</p>

<p>pray :/</p>

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<p>Thank you so much, you guys. Does anyone else have any precious advice to offer?</p>

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<p>let Stanford = Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Williams or Amherst (ex.)
b/c Stanford = Harvard = Yale = Williams = Amherst (more or less)</p>

<p>Stanford can be your #1, but you should find some other top schools to make your #1.1, 1.2,...</p>