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Old 07-30-2010, 11:03 PM   #1
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Chance Me For Stanford and Get a Tree!

Hi there!

I am currently a rising senior from New York State and will be applying for the Class of 2015. Please chance me for Stanford!

Planning to major in Biological Engineering or related

Objective:
  • SAT I: CR:770 M:740 W:700 2210
  • SAT II: Math Level II 800, Biology M 710, Chinese 790, Taking Chemistry and retaking Biology in October
  • Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.693
  • UC Weighted GPA (10-12): 4.333
  • Rank: School Does not Rank

Course Load:
  • Format Class: Grade (AP Score) [New York State Regents Grade]
  • Freshmen Year
    Chinese 2: A
    Concert Orchestra: A+
    Honors Coordinated Science: A-
    Honors English: B
    Honors Geometry: A-
    Honors Global Perspective: B+
    Living Environment: A-
    Math B (Algebra 2): A
  • Sophomore Year
    A.P. European History: A (5)
    A.P. Statistics: A- (5)
    Regents Chemistry: A [100]
    College Prep Writing: A
    English II: A+
    Health: A
    Pre-Calculus: A
    Science Research: A
    Spanish I: A- [95]
  • Junior Year
    A.P. Calculus BC: A- (BC: 4/AB: 5)
    A.P. Chemistry: B (5)
    A.P. Composition: A+(5) [100]
    A.P. Computer Science: B+ (3) LOL
    A.P. United States History: A (4) [99]
    Science Research: A-
    Spanish 2: A-
  • Senior Year (planned)
    A.P. Physics B
    A.P. Economics Macro/Micro
    A.P. Government
    A.P. Literature
    Multivariable Calculus

Graduating with 12 AP Exams/11 AP Courses

Subjective:
  • Extracurriculars: Varsity Track (10) , National Honor Society, Columbia University Science Honors Program, Mathletes, Chess Club
  • Volunteer/Community Service: Volunteered at Local Church (60 Hours) Volunteered at Local Hospital (100 Hours)
  • Summer Activities: Molecular Biology research at local university (11) -- participated in numerous Science Research competitions at county, state, national level in 10th, 11th, 12th grade -- Siemens, Intel, etcetc
  • Awards and Honors: PSAT Commended Scholar (204), AP Scholar with Distinction, some Honorable Mentions at Science Research competitions (nothing big)

Other
  • State (if domestic applicant): New York City Area, NY
  • School Type: Public (Very Competitive: Top 50)
  • Ethnicity: Asian
  • Gender: Male
  • Income Bracket: 250,000+
  • Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): I only have negative hooks xD

Please be honest!

Thanks so much for helping! I was kidding about the tree though xD
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Old 07-31-2010, 12:19 AM   #2
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How far did you get at intel and siemmens? I think you should play up your research in apps...for sure
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Old 07-31-2010, 08:25 AM   #3
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Honorable Mentions at Science Research competitions (nothing big)
Sure sounds big.
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Old 08-01-2010, 02:39 AM   #4
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When applying for Stanford, how do I calculate UW and W GPA? Do I just take the UC GPA?
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Old 08-01-2010, 08:32 PM   #5
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you do not calculate GPA for your Stanford application.
they will look at your grades/GPA however your school calculates it. if your school doesn't calculate GPA, you don't need to know it, just your grades
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