<p>Decision: Waitlisted </p>
<p>Objective:[ul]
[<em>] SAT I (breakdown): 2310 (790 CR, 740 M, 780 W) 2340 (750 CR, 800 M, 790 W)
[</em>] SAT I superscore (breakdown): 2380 (790 CR, 800 M, 790 W)
[<em>] ACT (breakdown): n/a
[</em>] ACT superscore (breakdown): n/a
[<em>] SAT II: 800 Chemistry, 800 Math II
[</em>] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
[<em>] Weighted GPA: 4.5 (thats what I get for taking too many music classes)
[</em>] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 10% – school doesnt rank, but does use deciles
[<em>] AP (place score in parentheses): Chemistry (5), Calculus AB (5), Biology (5)
[</em>] IB (place score in parentheses): n/a
[<em>] Senior Year Course Load: AP Physics B, AP Calc BC, AP Literature, AP US Gov, AP Macro, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band
[</em>] Number of other applicants in your school: No idea. Quite a few, probably
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Merit Finalist? Nothing really
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<p>Subjective:[ul]
[<em>] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses): [list]
[li] Research Internship: Chemistry Dpt. at local UC with thermoelectric materials (11, 12)[/li][</em>] Flute and Piccolo: principal stands in two competitive groups (school has an exceptional music program), multiple honor bands including principal chair in one (9, 10, 11, 12)
[<em>] United States Pony Club: 1st place Quiz Team at Regionals, 3rd place at National Championships (9, 10, 11, 12)
[</em>] Jewelry Design: Organized fundraisers for school clubs (9, 10, 11, 12) [/ul]
[<em>] Job/Work Experience: Nope.
[</em>] Volunteer/Community service: Hospital (11, 12), Local science center over the summer (11, 12) [/list]</p>
<p>Writing (Write a brief description and Rate Quality on 1-10 Scale; 10 as Best):[ul]
[<em>] Essays (Include Subjects):[list]
[li] Common App Main: How a death of a close friend made me driven. Okay, I guess[/li][</em>] EC Short Answer: Talked about research
[<em>] Profile questions: I was honest, and they portrayed me accurately
[</em>] Intellectual Vitality Essay: String theory in junior high. Came out okay
[<em>] Letter to Roommate Essay: Quirky, based loosely on a love letter written to me describing who they were around different people
[</em>] Why is Stanford a Good Choice for You Essay: Bland probably
[<em>] Other:[/ul]
[li] Teacher Recommendation #1: 11th grade AP Bio teacher [/li][</em>] Teacher Recommendation #2: 10th grade English teacher (I was worried about this, but I didnt really have another choice since my 11th grade English teacher was deployed in Afghanistan and I took history at summer school for the past 2 years)
[<em>] Counselor Rec: Didnt know her that well, since I only went in to complain about the scheduling mistakes they had made. Probably okay though
[</em>] Additional Rec: PI from research
[<em>] Interview: Nope.
[</em>] Art Supplement: Nope, decided to apply too late [/list]</p>
<p>Other[ul]
[<em>] Date Submitted App: 1/1
[</em>] State (if domestic applicant): CA
[<em>] Country (if international applicant):
[</em>] School Type: Public
[<em>] Ethnicity: Eurasian
[</em>] Gender: F
[<em>] Income Bracket: Low-ish, although I didnt apply for aid. Both my parents are essentially retired, but my mom used to be a doctor so we have money in assets and stuff
[</em>] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Nope.[/ul]</p>
<p>Reflection[ul]
[<em>] Strengths: Decent writing according to others, took advanced math at local UC, research experience, nothing much
[</em>] Weaknesses: Lack of awards, overall mediocre-ness
[<em>] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: No idea.
[</em>] Where else have you been accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted: UCLA, UCSD, UC Berkeley (with Regents Scholarship at all three), Cornell (Tanner Dean Scholar), Harvey Mudd, Northwestern (ISP), and Caltech Waitlisted: MIT Rejected: Princeton
[li] What would you have done differently?: Worked on Why Stanford essay a little more[/ul]</p>[/li]
<p>Other Factors:
General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations, etc: Congratulations to everyone!
Briefly explain why you applied to Stanford (This may very roughly show who really had an interest and if there is some correlation with acceptance): My PI convinced me to apply. I never really had a chance.</p>