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<p>There are many schools in the US, I believe, that do not calculate GPA either. I think without GPA, they will look at your individual grades more carefully. Still, Stanford has a holistic review, so I doubt not having a GPA will make or break your application.</p>
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<p>I got a 2110 on my SAT and was admitted. Some kids with perfect SAT scores were rejected. Stanford’s holistic review is, as with most admissions, a crapshoot. And from the lady I asked while I was visiting Stanford, they “look more” at your grades than they do your standardized test scores. From what I can tell, it wouldn’t hurt to have a higher score but personally I would leave it as is if you believe you can’t get any higher.</p>
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<p>Unsure about this one. I would agree with hopingforbetter. Posting this in the Indian forum might help.</p>
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<p>“Chance” threads aren’t a definite indicator of whether or not you can get in. I would personally ask for more specifics regarding your extracurriculars.
Not only that, but IMO, I think the essays are a large part of the application. On paper, you look almost relatively the same as every other Stanford applicant; great grades, tons of ECs, great SAT scores, etc. The essays make you who you are and if you can convey to Stanford that you have the personality and attitude of a Stanford student, that may help. [At least, this is how I believe I got in. My grades and ECs were mediocre at best; my essays helped me stand out though]
Stanford is not need-blind to international students. They therefore do look at your FA when considering you; it might be a negative, depending on how much you need. I’m not very clear about this, however, and would suggest going to their financial aid website.
[Financial</a> Aid : Stanford University](<a href=“http://www.stanford.edu/dept/finaid/]Financial”>http://www.stanford.edu/dept/finaid/)</p>