What chance do I have of making it into Stanford?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am currently a junior in High School, but am quite anxious to start applying to colleges, and am very curious about my chances to get into this university in particular.
I attend a large school in Georgia which is known for it's high degree of competition. It is either the top or second best school in our state. </p>

<p>My GPA is a 4.0+ with weights from APs, but I would guess it's about a 3.7 or 3.8 unweighted.
My class rank is top ten percent of the school (which I am sad to say doesn't imbue me with confidence).
My Junior year classes are:
Pre-calculus
AP Physics B
AP Chemistry
11th Honors Lit
AP Latin
US History</p>

<p>My Senior year classes are:
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics C
Human Anatomy
Organic chemistry and Biochemistry
AP Latin
College English (a small community college offers this course, and most in-state schools will accept this as a freshman english course)</p>

<p>SAT: Math:790 Writing:740 Reading:700
I have taken the Physics and Chemistry SAT IIs and am awaiting the scores.
Quick Question: Should I take the ACT?</p>

<p>Extra-curriculars
Tennis, Piano, Swimming (I do none with my school)
Violin (I played in school for 2 years)
Academic Bowl (I never particularly stood out though)</p>

<p>I think that my main angle in my essays will be about my history and future with the classics (Latin). I really think I stand out from other members of my race (Indian) because of this, and I think that standing out will very much increase my chances in Stanford.</p>

<p>Accomplishments:
Latin Quiz Bowl Captain for my High School- multiple tournament wins and 3 consecutive state championships (looking for a fourth next year)
Vice President of school JCL (Latin Club) chapter
Governor's Honors Program major in Latin-15 students from the entire state get chosen to attend this program. It is a 6 week program focusing on your particular major (Latin in my class) and emphasizes a college experience.
President of the GJCL (the Georgia Latin club)
I have attended numerous national conventions, winning various awards at each one.</p>

<p>I want colleges to see my passion for Latin as well as my emphasis on science in school. I'm hoping my classical background will be the 'hook' in my college application. </p>

<p>Sorry if it's a bit redundant and lengthy. Thank you for reading!</p>

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<p>I have no idea about your chances, but you look amazing to me. </p>

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<p>May I borrow these? j/k</p>

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<p>While it’s certainly worth an application, your rank and scores are low for Stanford so you’ll neeed some good back up schools.</p>

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<p>You’ve got a great record, but any school with a ~7% acceptance rate will be a crapshoot, no matter how good you are. You can easily get merit scholarships at schools that are a little lower. What other universities are you thinking of?</p>

<p>And about the ACT, it depends on what you thought of the SAT. If you prefer grammar and straight math over vocab and trick questions, it’s worth a shot.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I understand that it’s a pretty slim chance, but I just wanted some feedback on my record and ‘hook’.</p>

<p>I’m also applying to Vanderbilt, Duke, and Emory.
My backup school is Georgia Tech, which is a great school, so I’ll be happy wherever I go.
But I think Stanford is my top choice.</p>

<p>And I think I will take the ACT. I only took the SAT once anyway.</p>

<p>Thanks for the replies!</p>