WORTH it? ..or WAIT??

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>I'm probably going to apply early; however, my friend also wants to but he's afraid his scores will keep him out. I have no idea what advice to give him; stanford is a big crapshoot. So, in short, here's what I know/here's the big question (that others can probably relate to):</p>

<p>If you have a 2160 sat, 32 act, amazing essays, 4.0 UW, 4.6 W, 300+ hrs community service, 700+ on three subject tests, unique ECS...and think you can show your passions & create the best application (outside of test scores) for SCEA, ** is it worth it to apply early? ** Especially if you're not a URM? </p>

<p>*OR Is it better to take the SAT/ACT again in November and shoot for a higher score? *</p>

<p>*..And then apply regular decision against 20,000+ applicants...? *</p>

<p>Thanks ;)</p>

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<p>Maybe think about Early Action...and then apply regular after test scores are in. Remember, though: test scores aren't everything.</p>

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<p>any other opinions...?</p>

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<p>in a realistic world, his stats are good, but for stanford ea, seeing he's not a urm, a legacy, or an athlete, i'd wait. stanford doesn't do a good job of accurately representing who they take in during scea, so my advice is to wait</p>

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<p>any other opinions?</p>