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Heather6
#1 Posted : Wednesday, June 17, 2009 12:24:54 PM(UTC)
Heather6

Rank: Junior Next Stepper

Joined: 6/13/2009(UTC)
Posts: 16

So I have a plan, and it is not an easy one. Last year (sophomore year) I took a college anatomy class. It was difficult and I had to study much more than normal to make my usual A. The thing is though, I fell in love with it!!! I don't know why, but learning about the human body pulled my interests. Before I knew it, I was reading everything I could find about the body's functions, especially the cardiovascular system. I became almost obsessed with watching videos about it, and one day i stumbled upon a video of open heart surgery.

Now i have spent weeks and weeks researching the topic, and I know that I want to become a surgeon.

So now it all comes down to colleges. I have the grades... I think. I'm number 40 in my class, with a 4.3 GPA, but my GPA is sure to keep rising. I have signed up for five AP classes next year (junior year), one DE class, and one honors class.

But the school I want to go to, seems to be reserved fr the super smarties.

So, here is my question.

What can help me get into Stanford University?

Heather
Doc_Ryan
#2 Posted : Wednesday, October 28, 2009 5:08:14 PM(UTC)
Doc_Ryan

Rank: Senior Next Stepper

Joined: 10/16/2009(UTC)
Posts: 42

That are sounds like a pretty impressive start right there! I think if you did some extracuricular activities and community service than that will help you out a lot right there. Colleges want there students to be well-rounded and not just intelligent. However, being smart is good too and you should get good SAT and ACT scores too to help yourself.
akire
#3 Posted : Friday, November 20, 2009 3:07:31 PM(UTC)
akire

Rank: New Next Stepper

Joined: 3/27/2009(UTC)
Posts: 2

You shoud talk to an admission director.
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