<p>I’m a junior right now
GPA: going to be 3.5 by end of 1st sem senior year
ACT: 35
Activities: Robotics (Programer)
Key Club (Webmaster)
started own nonprofit and raised over $50,000 (and yes I did this with no adult help)
5 Aps
Interested in Computer Science</p>
<p>Chances?</p>
<p>You chance doesn’t seem to be too bright.</p>
<p>Apply to some safeties, bro. Your gpa is low.</p>
<p>Whatever you do, don’t misspell mediocre on your app.</p>
<p>I like Batllo’s advice. Reach high if you have the time, the money, and the hope, but seriously consider matches and safeties.</p>
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<li>this is the stanford forum. people know what “mediocore” means.</li>
<li>no offence but…even ur extracurriculars dont seem THAT impressive.</li>
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<p>I got into Stanford with a 3.6 GPA and 2010 SAT</p>
<p>You really need to provide more info on your extra curricular but if they are extremely stellar and you show passion in them then you have a good shot</p>
<p>I would say you have low chances, but not completely none.</p>
<p>Also, giggled when I saw the title. You put (bad) in your title as if we don’t know what mediocre means, and then you spell it wrong.</p>
<p>PS: Colin, are you an athlete, or just an awesome essay writer?</p>
<p>haha @ the title</p>
<p>well at least he’s got a 35 ACT, though that’s the kind of score range expected for a place like Stanford. </p>
<p>You seem to be interested in computer sciences/programming. If you show your passion in them through your essays and it stands out, I’d say you have a chance. Also, if there were any extenuating circumstances affecting your grades make sure to explain that in additional info or essays too. </p>
<p>And I agree with Batllo, you should definitely be applying to a lot of safeties too.</p>
<p>haha in the defense of the OP, I think the (bad) was just a concession. like he said I have mediocre grades…ok well theyre actually bad…</p>
<p>Why such a high ACT but low GPA?</p>
<p>@tigerton Nope not an athlete. Plus I’m Asian. Just great essays I guess</p>
<p>Okay, cool. Also, to the OP, I think you should really just focus on your essays above all else. Stanford seems to weight essays heavily.</p>
<p>P.S.-Another question for you Colin: What State are you in?</p>
<p>haha colin that must’ve been some ridiculously awesome essays.
i love how tigerton is trying to get you to confess what hook you had =P</p>
<p>haha colin that must’ve been some ridiculously awesome essays.
i love how tigerton is trying to get you to confess what hook you had =P</p>
<p>I hope you applied to safeties.
Unfortunately, I think that you have little to no chance of getting in with your GPA.
Your EC’s are good, but not stellar by any stretch.
I know someone who is going to State U with 2 of your 3 EC’s, except that they are the student Webmaster for the entire high school (which has a VERY elaborate website)
Good luck though.</p>
<p>What can I say, I am a curious boy. My apologies if I have offended anyone.</p>
<p>@tigerton I’m an international student from Hong Kong</p>
<p>Remember Stanford doesn’t include your freshman grades in your GPA calculation. Hopefully that will bring your GPA up. Stellar ECs are hard to come by-generally it means something that has garnered you recognition at least at the state level, if not regional or national.</p>