Chances of Getting in

But once you get to Palo Alto, you may not need a raincoat in your closet, either.

Stanford is amazing for reaching outside of the box, but I will have to go with JustOneDad on this one about your extracurriculars. Give it your best shot, and remember that travel which “expands your perspective and horizons” is a hackneyed idea. Can you flesh it out?

Soup kitchen, Autism Awareness and Cross-Country captain look good.

Good luck.