What are my chances for Stanford?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>So, I vowed I wouldn't do a Chance Me thread, but it's not enough to read other people's threads and try to compare myself to them!</p>

<p>So, I am interested in Stanford University. I am a Junior (still in 1st quarter of 1st semester) at an Arts High School in the US. I have a 3.9 GPA overall in high school (which is probably only freshman and sophomore years since I just began junior year...).</p>

<p>Extra-Curriculars:
-I have been acting since the age of 3 and have continuously acted until today, at age 17. I have been in countless plays outside of school and an extra role in a blockbuster film. I have also done some equity shows.
-I have performed in or have been a part of tech in 13 theatre department productions at my school (A Streetcar Named Desire, Comedy of Errors, etc.)
-My "emphasis" or School at my arts high school is the School of Theatre, in which I have 3 hours of theatre classes a day, like Acting, Text & Language, Voice & Movement, etc.
-I have won national and local awards for acting and theatre in Shakespeare, etc.
-I took, with 13 other actors in my theatre dept., an original political play about a political movement to an international theatre festival
-I am a part of the National Honor Society, and School Ambassadors Club
-Some volunteer work that I will expand on
-I have not had time to do pretty much anything else because of my very long hours in the theatre either in class or preparing for a production</p>

<p>About Me:
-I am Latino/Hispanic
-First Generation American
-First Generation College
-I speak Portuguese and Spanish fluently
-Strong relationships with my teachers (so strong rec. letters, possibly)
-I am taking AP US History and AP English this year (only APs offered) and last year I took Honors English (again, only advanced course offered)
-Next year I would like to take 3 AP courses, possibly 4
-I am in the top 10% at my school</p>

<p>SO, what are my chances into Stanford based upon the information above? Thanks! Please respond honestly!</p>

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<p>Stanford:Reach for everyone</p>

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<p>Many top schools are reach for MANY people, there are even out of reach for MOST. You need to have certain academic achievement to be considered as a reach.</p>

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<p>You’re profile is all about theatre and the arts, is your major going to be related? URM + first gen will help, but then again it IS Stanford, get straight A’s this year and near perfect on the ACT and maybe you can apply SCEA and have a chance.</p>

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<p>You need to get perfect grades junior year and a great ACT/SAT score to have a good chance. But your ECs are very good, so that helps</p>

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<p>Anything else? I’m also interested in UC Berkeley, UCLA, UPENN, and Georgetown. What are my chances there, do you think?</p>

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<p>What about SAT or ACT? For Ivies, and most likely other top schools like Stanford, you need a at least a 700 on each part of the SAT. Even a 690 wouldn’t do since scores are looked at in 50 point increments.</p>

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<p>^ that is false, just in case you actually gave it any thought.</p>

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<p>A few years ago, my cousin, both of whose parents graduated from Stanford, and who had an 800 on the math section of the SAT and a very high score on the other two parts, played football, had lots of EC’s, etc. was turned down. I guess you can take away from this that Stanford is a total crapshoot for everyone, and if you happen to be what they are looking for, you have a shot.</p>

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<p>URM plus your EC’s will help. You’re GPA isn’t bad. If you get a 2250+, you’d be pretty competitive.</p>

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<p>What more could I do academically? My school doesn’t offer too many APs and I’m usually terribly busy with EC’s. Perhaps an internship?</p>

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<p>Come back when you’re a senior, bud.</p>