How to get into Stanford?
I think you're on target for acceptance. :) I will be attending Stanford as a freshman this fall (Go Cardinal!). I was accepted with a GPA of 3.96, 1910 on SAT, 28 on ACT, 4 on AP US History test, 5 on AP Language and Composition test, JV and Varsity tennis for 10th-12th grades, volunteer work with school and outside community, and various leadership roles (Service Club, and Founder/President of Shakespeare Club). To date, I've taken 2 honors classes and 7 AP classes. It sounds like you're establishing your passions, which is something that I think really helped me with my acceptance. Out of the four essays that I had to write for the application, three of them were about writing. (In fact, one of the essay prompts was about what engages you intellectually.) If you have Legacy with the school, use it. (Thank you, Great-Aunt Milly) Make sure that your letters of rec are from teachers who know you very well and have actual writing abilities. Also, ask to proofread their letters before they're sent off; I had several typos in one of my letters. But, with anything like this, make sure that you examine all of your options in regards to schools. The acceptance process is getting even trickier to maneuver as competition is becoming more and more prevalent, and you will encounter surprises along the way. There are a lot of fantastic schools out there, and while it might appear that the shoe might fit with Stanford, you might find that you would be just as happy at another school that you might have never considered had you not done more research. I know it's not a reality that anyone ever wants to think about, but it's important that you have a back-up plan. (Hopefully, you won't have to use that back-up plan) Keep up the good work, and maybe we'll be rocking out to the Stanford Band at the Big Game! Good luck!
How to get into Stanford?
Here's this years admitted class profile, so you can see it's not easy. Fewer than 5% of applicants were admitted. http://admission.stanford.edu/basics/sel... You can see that only 6% of applicants with GPAs of 4.0 and higher were admitted. Fewer than 30% of admitted applicants has SAT scores below 700 in any subject. 95% of admitted applicants were in the top 10% of their class. Therefore, you're going to need to be at the top of your class grade-wise, and take the most challenging classes your high school offers (honors, AP or IB) just to get them to read your application. To be seriously considered for admissions, however, you're going to have to find a way to really stand out. All applicants are going to be a member of a few clubs and volunteer somewhere.
Will I get into Stanford?
I'm 14 years old. I'm a freshman in high school. I'm really worried that I won't get into my #1 school, Stanford. My class is neither competitive nor hard-working. I'd say the average GPA of my class is in between 3.0 or 3.5. Several people in my class love to slack off. I'm taking the AP biology test this month. I'm planning on taking choir as an elective for all four years of high school. I'm also taking soccer for the first two years. My current GPA is a 4.0, and I'm aiming for a 4.4. I'm great at science. I'm even going to a science camp this summer. I'm currently taking two honors classes. I've been nominated for several programs having to do with medicine, law, technology, engineering, etc. Next year I'm taking one AP class and two honors classes. In 11th grade I'm taking two AP classes and two honors classes. In 12th grade I'm planning on taking three AP classes and one honors class. I play piano outside of school. I'm planning on joining my school's a-capella group. I auditioned and didn't get in this year but I've been told I will get in before senior year. I'm also planning on auditioning for The Voice. I might not make it far onto the show but I will try for the next three years until I make it quite far. I'm also very good at Spanish. I have relatively good writing skills (excellent writing skills compared to those of my peers). My uncle went to Stanford. My sister and mom went to USC. I'm hispanic.
Can I get into Stanford with a 3.7 GPA?
Thanks for the A2A. You’ve already asked variations of the same questionHow can I get into Yale if I am an Indian with a 3.4 GPA, 890 PSAT, and few extracurricular activities?Can I get into the Ivy League school with 3.3 GPA, 890/1600 SAT? Right now I am at MUN, Science Olympiad, Chess Club, and Interact.Can I get into Harvard with a 3.2 GPA and a PSAT of 910?Can I get into Stanford with a 3.7 GPA and 890 PSAT?In the broadest sense… Harvard, Yale, all the other Ivy League schools as well as Stanford are all highly selective and given the information you’ve mentioned it (although I’m not quite sure how your GPA jumped from 3.2 to 3.7 in a month, are you just hypothesizing) I’ll be honest and say that most likely your application will be summarily rejected due to poor academics. In general… if you could achieve at least a 3.7 unweighted GPA and a 1450/1600 on the SAT, then you would at least make it to the next level in the admission process. However, even after that… the admission rates for international student these schools is exceedingly low (below 3%). In particular Stanford, unlike Harvard or Yale, is not need blind to international students. So unless your family can afford the nominal $65,000 USD a year tuition + board, Stanford will count this against you in the admissions process as they are “honor bound” to offer you financial assistance if they choose to accept you. As you are an international student, this likely means if Stanford were to accept you… they would waive virtually all the fees required to attend… so Stanford would really, really really have to want you because it would effectively be paying $250,000 USD to accept you as a student. Harvard and Yale (as well as Princeton) are officially need blind admission so they do not consider how much money it will cost the university for you to attend (a full 20% of students at Harvard have no family financial obligation to attend).I hope this helps you understand the admissions process at top US schools.
How do I get into Stanford with a poor GPA?
Finally! A question I can answer that I can relate to. I got admitted into Stanford’s Class of 2022 REA cycle with an overall average in the low-mid 80s. Now, this may not seem THAT low but compared to other applicants, it surely is.Students don’t get admitted into these schools solely based off their GPA. In fact, universities like Stanford look at the entire package. They’re looking for the next Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg. Someone with passion and dedication. Your GPA isn’t everything.You should have a compelling story to tell and extracurriculars to follow. Start a non profit that changes the world, become a national champion at tennis, invent something that opens the eyes of innovators all around the world. Do something and tell your story. What made you struggle but helped you see the world in a different light? Be thoughtful and passionate.Befriend your teachers and mentors. You need those references to even have a chance at Stanford. Not only do you get a great reference, you develop a relationship with someone in your community and could further benefit you in the future.Learn to write. In my opinion, your essays are the most important part of your application. They are the ultimate deciding factor for admissions officers.Nothing can guarantee you a place at Stanford. Even if you’re the perfect student with accolades and mind-blowing essays to follow, you may not be admitted. Good luck on your applications :)
How can I get into Stanford University?
AP Classes, great start, very important hint: Take summer program in Stanford University and try to take classes at community college as a concurrent student. Very importantly: Need more volunteer hours, not at one place, more than five place. Grade: All A's, including AP and Honor classes. Start consulting about your personal statement in application, and to get an idea go to Stanford.edu or you can just sign up online on common application where you will send your application , you can just sign up there and just look at the application, you don't have to turn in. Just look at the application get an idea, need strong points and reasons why Stanford should choose you. Meet with some experiences person to help you out. More than 2000 in SAT I, and around 650 in SAT II subject. Start taking SAT, so each time you will do better. Last advice: Do not do by yourself, get advice from advisers. Good Luck.
How did you get into Stanford? What advice would you give to someone who wants to study at Stanford?
First off, you must be academically competitive. In other words, get As in challenging classes (AP, IB, dual-enroll, etc), take the most challenging and intriguing curriculum that interests you, score within Stanford’s range on the SAT, etc. Those are the basics. However, most schools including Stanford need to see way more than that to admit you.They want to see what you do outside the classroom. My number one tip is to develop your passion. Take it above and beyond what you thought possible. For example, pretend you are passionate about neuroscience. You love the subject so much that you start a club about it at school. Yet, don’t stop there. Develop a curriculum and expand it into a county-wide, state-wide, or even national initiative. However, the key thing is don’t just do things to get into Stanford. Admissions officers can see right through those activities. For me, I genuinely wanted to teach girls computer science and somehow my initiative grew international. Stanford is an entrepreneurial school. You cannot simply craft a resume to get in. You must love creating and leaving an impact, thus Stanford admissions wants to see that in your application. They are looking for a personality and work ethic fit to their school, so if you fit what they are looking for, great! If not, it is fine. The reason why some kids get into Harvard and don’t get into Stanford or vice versa is because of personality fit. Find the school that fits your goals and your personality. If you believe Stanford is that school, then show them why you are a good fit by illustrating your personality through your essays, teacher recs, and activities.