College Discussion - View Single Post - Hey you guys do you think I have a chance getting into Stanford?

MetFan2289 · 03-29-2008, 01:22 PM

@myndimcd, yeah, you're right. That's the best pointer right there. Here is a summary of what I think Stanford wants.

1. Show your passions (be genuine)
2. Write killer essays (I think that is what got me in!)
3. Don't stress about your grades or SAT scores so much. Since a majority of students have great scores and grades, getting a 2100 or a 2300 won't make too much of a difference. I think once you are in Stanford's range (2000-2300) which is the 25th and 75th percentile, then it all comes down to who YOU are.

I know some people will argue against what I have just said, but that is fine. If you truly have passion and show it in your application, and Stanford knows that you can handle the workload, then you have a great shot of getting in.

03-29-2008, 01:22 PM	#6
MetFan2289 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: Male Threads: 20 Posts: 88	@myndimcd, yeah, you're right. That's the best pointer right there. Here is a summary of what I think Stanford wants. 1. Show your passions (be genuine) 2. Write killer essays (I think that is what got me in!) 3. Don't stress about your grades or SAT scores so much. Since a majority of students have great scores and grades, getting a 2100 or a 2300 won't make too much of a difference. I think once you are in Stanford's range (2000-2300) which is the 25th and 75th percentile, then it all comes down to who YOU are. I know some people will argue against what I have just said, but that is fine. If you truly have passion and show it in your application, and Stanford knows that you can handle the workload, then you have a great shot of getting in.