Another chances thread...Naked honesty welcome

Colleges & Universities Stanford University
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<p>Hey all,</p>

<p>I already posted this in the chances thread but it seems only kids my age are looking at it.</p>

<p>Stanford’s been my dream ever since second grade, when John Elway became my hero. A brutally honest evalution is appreciated. I’m a suburban, male, middle-class Asian (junior) from Massachusetts, just outside Boston. I must admit I am feeling some anxiety after seeing so many qualified applicants get owned in the RD/EA rounds, but here goes.</p>

<p>----Numbers----
GPA: 3.9 UW 4.5 W
Rank: School doesn’t rank, groups according to deciles, so Top 10%
SAT: 2270 (800 M, 760 V, 710 W)
SAT IIs: 800 Physics, 800 World History, taking Math 2 and US Hist later
APs: World History (5)
This year taking Span Lang, Comp Sci AB, US Hist
Next year Physics C, Calc BC, Chem, English
School: Pretty competitive public, ranked #1 among publics in Mass by Boston Magazine
Courseload: Hardest possible, always honors and the like
Interests: Political Science/History, Medicine/Science</p>

<p>----ECs----
*Piano

  • My main EC, studied for 12 years
  • Some awards in states, including 3rd last year (I was first in 1994, should I include that?)
  • Attend New England Conservatory Prepratory School
  • Will send in a CD</p>

<p>*Sports</p>

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<p>*Clubs</p>

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<p>*Student Gov’t
-Treasurer 10, 11, probably next year as well</p>

<p>----Community Service----
Hospital volunteer, ~65 hrs
Total: 300+ hrs by admissions time in various things</p>

<p>—Work Exp----
Internship at State Senator’s Office, 2 summers
School store, 10th grade</p>

<p>—Summers----
9th to 10th > Lacrosse camp, Phillips Andover Writing Workshop, Senator intern (mentioned above)
10th to 11th > Harvard SSP, Senator intern
This summer: Hopefully scientific research</p>

<p>----Awards----
High Honor Roll all years
9th grade:
Dep’t of Math Letter of Commendation (1 of 2)
10th grade:
Dept’ of History Award for Excellence: AP World
Dep’t of Foreign Languages: Certificate of Excellence Spanish V
Dep’t of Science: Promoting the Enjoyment of Learning: Honors Bio
Scholar Athlete
11th grade (so far)
NCTE Nominee (1 of 2)
Massachusetts Math Olympiad Semi-Finalist
AIME Qualifier</p>

<p>I know its long, but I just felt I had to get that off my chest. Thanks guys!</p>

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<p>Good scores
Good grades
Nice awards</p>

<p>You would be a deserving admit.</p>

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<p>Apply EA to maximize your chances.</p>

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<p>I know people that have been rejected with higher stats and rejected w/ lower. Roll the dice…you’ve earned it. :)</p>

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<p>Yeah I would encourage you to apply early if you have most of your SATs done by that time. Your stats look great, but what I’ve noticed about Stanford, is that they pay a LOT of attention to your essays and recs, so really devote some time to those. If you stand out as a unique, interesting individual, you’ll definitely have a strong chance. They don’t just want someone with all the stats but no personality. I’m sure you won’t have a problem with that, but it’s something to focus on. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Yes, you should include math team on your application. If you qualified for the AIME or anything like that, include that as well.</p>