<p>I really want to go to Stanford, I has an amazing Fin aid Program, all the majors I want, great Competitive yet relaxed environment… etc. However with the acceptance rate, I dont want to get my hopes up so high, when I will probably get rejected. How can I get over my obsession with stanford?</p>
<p>I found myself having the same problem with William & Mary. I’m not the most competitive student, and their acceptance rate isn’t “too far” from Stanford’s… Lol. Really I guess for you, you just have to make yourself realize what you said in the post! You know that it can be unrealistic, and that’s the truth and that’s it. You can search on google “Colleges or universities like Stanford” and maybe you can find some that you like that are comparable to what you like about Stanford.</p>
<p>haha thank you! I have a friend that likes william & mary. Are you applying this year? btw me and my friend are both rising sophomore</p>
<p>Yes, I will be applying! Good luck with the rest of your high school career!</p>
<p>ECs. I have your problem. I love Stanford. I started loving it for the prestige it holds but kept loving it for the feel of it. Its just so entrepreneurial I love it. You don’t have to give up on it but just don’t fixate on it. Just look at other universities that you like. Remember that with Ivies it comes down to ECs that are focused and in depth. I love inventing so i have a little journal where I write down all my ideas when I have them. I’m currently working on one right now. Remember to be passionate and do what you love not what looks good on an application.</p>
<p>This is a difficult question to answer. Most of my Stanford classmates had an “obsession” with the school prior to getting in, so it seems as if being obsessed with it is fine and doesn’t hurt you. </p>
<p>I would channel your obsession in a positive direction: use it as a source of motivation to really excel in school and in your ECs. </p>
<p>When you apply, make sure not to seem obsessed with Stanford when you’re composing your application. The admission office seems to shun people who seem like they’re trying too hard just to get into Stanford; instead, they like people who have genuine passions for things (usually relating to improving the world in some way) and who will use the University’s resources to further engage/develop their passions. Your attitude is good, though: expect a rejection from the moment you apply. Thus, an acceptance will seem like a nice surprise. Plus, if you’re a competitive applicant for Stanford, you’ll get into some great places.</p>