APs, SATs, interests, AHHH

menloparkmom
Fri, 27 May 2016 01:59:22 +0000

take the classes that interest you.
And ignore what other HS students tell you.
This is the place to get valid information.

this is what Stanford says about what they are looking for and the rat race to take AP classes for their own sake-
Use is as a general guide to choosing the classes you wish to take.
There is NO recipe for getting into Stanford or any top college.

“We expect applicants to pursue a reasonably challenging curriculum, choosing courses from among the most demanding courses available at your school. We ask you to exercise good judgment and to consult with your counselor, teachers and parents as you construct a curriculum that is right for you. Our hope is that your curriculum will inspire you to develop your intellectual passions, not suffer from unnecessary stress. The students who thrive at Stanford are those who are genuinely excited about learning, not necessarily those who take every single AP or IB, Honors or Accelerated class just because it has that designation.”

“We want to be clear that this is not a case of “whoever has the most APs wins.” Instead, we look for thoughtful, eager and highly engaged students who will make a difference at Stanford and in the world beyond. We expect that these students have taken high school course loads of reasonable and appropriate challenge in the context of their schools.”