Chance for Stanford

<p>I’m a junior at a large Texas public high school.
SAT: 2270 [CR:770 M:740 W:760] - retaking next Saturday, trying for above a 2300
ACT: 35 [E:35 M:35 R:34 S:35 Comb.E/W:31]
GPA: 4.0
Rank: 3/540</p>

<p>APs:

  • WHAP (10th grade, scored a 3)
  • Physics B (11th, scores back in July, probably a 3)
  • Stats (11th, scores in July, probably a 4)
  • English Language (11th, scores in July, probably a 5)
  • Chem (12th)
  • Env. Science (12th)
  • Latin 4 (12th)
  • Calc BC (12th)
  • English Literature (12th)</p>

<p>All other core classes have been Pre-AP or honors.</p>

<p>ECs:

  • Band: 1st Chair Tenor Sax player since 9th grade (marching & concert)
    • Low Sax Section Leader (10th)
    • Band Council VP (10th)
    • Head Librarian (10th & 12th)
    • Region Band Member (10th)
  • Student Council: Sophomore Class Treasurer (10th), VP of Student Body (11th)
  • Work:
    • Carl’s Jr. full-time 5/2013-10/2013
    • Freelance ESL tutoring 10/2013-5/2014
    • Papa Murphy’s full-time 5/2014-present</p>

<p>Honors:

  • Sophomore of the Year (10th)
  • Rouse Scholar (9th-12th)
  • Texas Music Scholar (10th & 12th)
  • National Merit Finalist [I can’t be sure yet, but my PSAT/SAT scores are above the NMF range for previous years]</p>

<p>I know Stanford is incredibly selective, but do you think my stats fit well with what the school looks for? Or is admission a huge reach for me?</p>

<ul>
<li>I forgot NHS (11th & 12th)</li>
</ul>

<p>Stanford: Reach</p>

<p>AP exam scores are low, and you’re lacking a little in the EC category. </p>