<p>I don’t think I’d call St. Ignatius one of the most competitive private schools in Chicago (von Steuben laid a pretty thorough beating on you guys in scholastic bowl) but that’s beside the point. It sounds like you should be fine as long as you remain true to your passions and strive to better yourself in academics. As with any elite university, I’d recommend competitions in whatever your strong suit is. Your desire to get in to Stanford will probably give you a pretty good shot.</p>