Stanford University!?
Stanford University!? I really know want to know what you think of my chances of getting into Stanford and some more things I can do in terms of extracurriculars and such to increase my chances! Thanks (: -Well, first, I am a junior in the International Baccalaureate program at my school - Over a 4.00 GPA, weighted. Unweighted it is about a 3.95. - I am co-president of 2 clubs (one was passed down, another was started by me and my friend) - I take dance classes 10.5+ hours a week - Involved in things such as Model UN, NHS, French honor society, NHSHS, and Relay for Life. - Was a super in the Opera, Rigoletto, dancing. I am on the Student Council Association at my school and some of my art was selected to be presented at a show at a local community center - During Middle School, I was really involved with an organization that helped the homeless and I furnished an apartment for a family and designed a program to get schoolchildren more involved with the organization. - Some things I plan on doing in the near future: interning at an environmental organization, hold a spring carnival at my school to raise money for Invisible Children, hold an annual cupcake wars competition, and help with my city's recycling program. I'm really passionate about helping the environment and dancing. I've also been a vegetarian for 6 years. I will take my SAT in December, hoping to get over a 2100. I'll keep taking it until I get a score I am satisfied with :P. Also, I have only taken one SAT II so far, it was Chemistry, I only got a 630 though :/ However, I plan on taking Math 2, World History, Biology, and French SATs as well. I don't really have a lot of awards and I'm not really involved in a lot of organizations, I guess. Anyway, any help would be appreciated! (: Thanks! (:

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Do you think I could get into Stanford University?
I really know want to know what you think of my chances of getting into Stanford and some more things I can do in terms of extracurriculars and such to increase my chances! Thanks (: -Well, first, I am a junior in the International Baccalaureate program at my school - Over a 4.00 GPA, weighted. Unweighted it is about a 3.95. - I am co-president of 2 clubs (one was passed down, another was started by me and my friend) - I take dance classes 10.5+ hours a week - Involved in things such as Model UN, NHS, French honor society, NHSHS, and Relay for Life. - Was a super in the Opera, Rigoletto, dancing. I am on the Student Council Association at my school and some of my art was selected to be presented at a show at a local community center - During Middle School, I was really involved with an organization that helped the homeless and I furnished an apartment for a family and designed a program to get schoolchildren more involved with the organization. - Some things I plan on doing in the near future: interning at an environmental organization, hold a spring carnival at my school to raise money for Invisible Children, hold an annual cupcake wars competition, and help with my city's recycling program. I'm really passionate about helping the environment and dancing. I've also been a vegetarian for 6 years. I will take my SAT in December, hoping to get over a 2100. I'll keep taking it until I get a score I am satisfied with :P. Also, I have only taken one SAT II so far, it was Chemistry, I only got a 630 though :/ However, I plan on taking Math 2, World History, Biology, and French SATs as well. Another thing, I wasn't going to plan on taking the ACT because tests like that stress me out, but do you think I should? Do you think taking both gives me more of a chance if they are both high scores, or do you think one is sufficient? I don't really have a lot of awards and I'm not really involved in a lot of organizations, I guess. Anyway, any help would be appreciated! (: Thanks! (:

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Out of state chances to Duke University/UNC Chapel Hill?
Hello! I'm a pretty energetic kid looking to attend one of the aforementioned schools. I've been convinced that this is where I fit the best, and I know I'll thrive there. They are both fantastic schools, and provide programs that I want to take part in. I am aware that it is difficult to secure an undergrad spot out of state, but I am going to apply regardless. I go to a premiere Illinois high school, which has produced many students who've gone to either Ivy League or other elite universities. I have strong faith in my schools reputation, and preparation of students for the challenges of college. My high school credentials: Academics: Top quarter of class 3.5 GPA 29 Composite ACT Upward trend of Advanced/AP courses Volunteer/Work: 3 year member of Key Club, volunteered over 60 hours National Honor Society, volunteered over 20 hours Boy Scouts of America, volunteered over 300 hours Shepard group leader at my church, one hour per week for 2 years Pharmacy Technician at Walgreen's, worked for 6 weeks for paid internship experience Awards: Principal?s 5.0 GPA Award recipient 4 time recipient of Academic All-Conference award in cross country Recipient of Chicago College of Pharmacy Career Explorers internship program ?Most Outstanding Student On Campus? Award Eagle Scout, class of 2011 Spanish Honor Society inductee Activities/Leadership National Honor Society - Elected President (2011,2012) Organized and started student-run obscure material recycling program (2011,2012) Elected member on Principal?s Student Advisory Council (2010,2011,2012) Member of Student Ambassadors (2010,2011,2012) Tutor for academically struggling Track and Field athletes (2011) Trombone in Concert Band and Wind Ensemble (2008,2009,2010) Bass in Chamber Choir (2010,2011,2012) Member of school Acapella singing group (2011,2012) Cast in school Musical production (2011) Relay for Life participant (2010) Cross Country athlete (2008,2009,2010,2011) Track and Field athlete (2009,2010,2011) I have great faith in my essays, and my recommendations are stellar. I haven't read them, as I won't, but they are from teachers who know me well from class and will not write superficial facts about me, rather, my successes and work ethic. I am also Hispanic, if that plays any role in the admissions process.

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