<p>There is no formula for getting into Stanford, and nobody really knows exactly what got them in; the most you can do is look at the accepted student threads, but even they have limited utility, since there’s a lot of inconsistency (such is the nature of elite admissions, esp. at Stanford). But there are many themes. You are on track, and while your story could be relevant in admissions (it could easily be an essay), it isn’t a hook. You’ll have to be careful not to sound like you’re trying to get a sympathy vote.</p>
<p>Find what you love and pursue that in any way you can.</p>
<p>I’m not going to tell you not to double or triple major, but I will tell you that you’ll most likely not end up doing that. This is partly because it can be difficult or impossible to do such at most schools (and definitely at top schools), and partly because you’ll eventually realize that majoring in several different things simply means being forced to take certain sets of classes that you aren’t interested in taking, all for a mere title. When I was your age, I also thought I would major in 2-3 things (and couldn’t be told otherwise), maybe a minor or two, as I too was at the top of my class in every subject. But like everyone else, I realized it was neither worth it nor very feasible. Each major has a set of requirements that will deviate from your core interests, so it ends up making more sense just to take classes in the areas that interest you. Plus, once you find what your passion is, it will be become counterintuitive to take other classes at the expense of classes that fall under your main interest, which will be more fulfilling to you. If your interests are interdisciplinary (as in, they don’t exist independent of one another, but are relevant to each other), then you should look into interdisciplinary programs. Stanford is famous for having a multitude of them (many of which aren’t found at any other school). See this:</p>
<p>[Interdisciplinary</a> Programs: Stanford University](<a href=“http://stanford.edu/academics/programs.html]Interdisciplinary”>Interdisciplinary Programs – Stanford University)</p>
<p>Most importantly, try not to spend too much time on this site. It will make you neurotic, competitive, and insecure. It makes more sense to use CC when you’re a junior doing your college search. If you do use CC more before then, take everything you read with a grain of salt. For that matter, even as a junior and beyond, still take everything with a grain of salt, including this post. ;)</p>