Stanford Admits...how many B's are too many?

someone
Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:56:11 +0000

As my guidance counselor told me, “If you’re asking what they look for in an applicant, you’re attacking the problem backwards. Colleges that want a particular profile–be it in athletics, humanities, or science–will expect these things and more of you over the next four years.”

don’t get good grades cuz it’ll help get you into stanford; get good grades because you truly love learning (and show it in your application). similarly, participate in the activities you love because you actually enjoy them, etc.