Transfer to Stanford University with a messed up high school transcript

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<p>@MissJay
You’re absolutely correct.</p>

<p>@noleguy33
Canibaro was right. He just phrased it wrong.</p>

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As you see it is very difficult to transfer to Stanford. Almost nearly impossible. As you stated your dream is to attend Stanford but you have to be realistic. Be aware that those 25 accepted applicants most likely had either 1) an incredible hook or story or 2) would had been very competitive out of HS.

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<p>In the example @MissJay stated, the candidate didn’t have stellar HS grades yet his story or hook made up for it and was the focal point in his admission decision.</p>

<p>@fatcat87</p>

<p>It’s valiant you want to apply. Like I said no one on here said you cannot apply but just be realistic about your chances. If you want to have the strongest chance at admission you need to complete the steps I had outlined above.</p>

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Attaining perfect grades alone will not get you into Stanford, let alone any prestigious school. You’ll need a well though out and developed reason or reasons for why you want to transfer. Stating you want to attend Stanford because it is a good school or you’ve always wanted to attend will not impress anyone. You’ll need Extra Curricular activities that hold weight. Volunteering 100 hours at your community hospital, though great, will not set you apart.</p>

<p>In addition, you will also need Letters of Recommendations that tell you the admission officers something they can’t perceive from the application in itself.

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<p>I believe the reason(s) for transferring is almost or if not even more important than the GPA itself. (Granted you cannot have a 2.0 but if you have a 4.0 and can only think of attending Stanford because of prestige then it’s not going to work out. However if you have a 3.8-3.9 but have a strong reason(s) for transferring then this will be more beneficial). You really need to research the school and write in as much detail concerning the program, the school, the faculty and so on.</p>

<p>Also be aware, there might be prerequisites for your major you might have to complete before you transfer in order to be eligible.</p>