No chance at all?

j.hackleman
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:21:16 +0000

I am a Senior who has a renowned interest in Stanford. The laid back vibe and the student body really appeal to me. Do I have a shred of a chance?

Senior Year Courseload:
AP Environmental Science
AP Chemistry II
AP Macro + AP Micro Economics
AP Govt. + AP Comp. Govt.
AP English Lit.
AP European History
AP Calculus BC

and I’m self studying AP Physics C and AP Biology
(please note, I switched schools my senior year and my last school didn’t offer many AP courses)

so far I have a 5.0 and plan on keeping it throughout the year

handful of Academic Decathlon awards (highest scorer)
handful of regional Science and Mathematics awards (6th regionals, among others…)
handful of Orchestra and Band awards

moved to my new school and founded :
Science Olympiad programs (Biology and Chemistry)
Math Club
Bird watching society (DEAR GOD!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE BIRDWATCHING!)

and last :
33 ACT (first time w/o study) plan on retaking in October for 35/36 after intensive Princeton Review study.

I’m going to right my essays about birdwatching, my intense struggles with doubt and faith, and experiences being a Hapa.

Oh yea… I’m a First generation college student and my school has never sent anybody to a top school.