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Forum: Stanford University 02-02-2013, 11:26 PM
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Views: 1,063
Posted By Purpender
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Forum: Stanford University 02-02-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By Purpender
Take the language. That's all that will matter,...

Take the language. That's all that will matter, the other class should be decided by your preference.
Forum: Stanford University 02-02-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By Purpender
Hi, I'm a member of '16, a musician, and I play...

Hi, I'm a member of '16, a musician, and I play in the Stanford Wind Ensemble, member of LSJUMB, etc.

The best way I can describe Stanford's Music Department is small and intimate. The fact is...
Forum: Stanford University 12-07-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,145
Posted By Purpender
I wouldn't worry about it. One checkbox does not...

I wouldn't worry about it. One checkbox does not an application make.
Forum: Stanford University 12-07-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 4,243
Views: 504,861
Posted By Purpender
Sitting in my dorm at Stanford, thinking about...

Sitting in my dorm at Stanford, thinking about where I was last year... in your situation.

Good luck to all of you, and know that everything will work out in the end.

Cheers.
Forum: Stanford University 09-09-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 584
Posted By Purpender
I was in a similar situation my freshman year....

I was in a similar situation my freshman year. Schedule was very tight and I wasn't going to be able to take all the academic stuff I wanted, fulfill my graduation / language requirements, and...
Forum: Stanford University 09-09-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,822
Posted By Purpender
PM me. (10 char)

PM me. (10 char)
Forum: Stanford University 09-09-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 695
Posted By Purpender
No, not at all. Part of our reading for Stanford...

No, not at all. Part of our reading for Stanford '16 matriculants is "Fargo Rock City" which covers metal bands throughout the 80s. I wouldn't worry about it. If i recall, I probably put Led...
Forum: Stanford University 08-20-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 297
Posted By Purpender
I'm taking it in autumn too, I checked courserank...

I'm taking it in autumn too, I checked courserank but picked the ones that sounded the most interesting to me.
Forum: Stanford University 07-22-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
Posted By Purpender
^ Typical applicant, you need to stand out in...

^ Typical applicant, you need to stand out in essays. Maybe try and get in contact with Swim/Track coaches at Stanford.. wouldn't hurt.
Forum: Stanford University 07-21-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By Purpender
To clarify, what year are you? To my knowledge...

To clarify, what year are you? To my knowledge Stanford only accepts transfers for sophomore year.

In previous years, I believe about 700 people have applied for transfer, and around 30-40 have...
Forum: Stanford University 07-21-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 988
Posted By Purpender
yeah, to follow up. it looks like you have a ton...

yeah, to follow up. it looks like you have a ton of amazing awards and all that. but you don't have to try so hard to go way over the top. use the common application to your advantage. just attach a...
Forum: Stanford University 07-20-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,145
Posted By Purpender
Will come down to essays. There are no shoo-ins....

Will come down to essays. There are no shoo-ins. People with 36 ACT average 20% admissions to HYPS.

Your ECs look good though, a little scattered perhaps. What's your intended major?
Forum: Stanford University 07-20-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 617
Posted By Purpender
My aid from S was about twice as much as what I...

My aid from S was about twice as much as what I got from Duke, Penn, and Dartmouth and is loan free. Just an anecdote.

The "cutoffs" are:

60k full ride
100k full tuition
Forum: Stanford University 07-20-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,488
Posted By Purpender
I submitted a resume that included what was...

I submitted a resume that included what was already on common app as well as some extrapolation & explanation as i felt necessary. Resume was about 2 pages long single spaced (bulleted). Only...
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