Transfer to Stanford University with a messed up high school transcript

[MitchAPalooza]

<p>@fatcat87</p>

<p>This is not meant to tell you cannot attempt to transfer to Stanford. The information I’m about to present you will hopefully put things into perspective. </p>

<p>Stanford:</p>

<p>Applicants: 1,253
Admits: 25
Admit Rate: 2%</p>

<p>[Applicant</a> Profile : Stanford University](<a href=“Page Not Found : Stanford University”>Page Not Found : Stanford University)</p>

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Transfer applicants should be aware that transfer admission is considerably more competitive than freshman admission. In recent years, the admit rate for transfer students has been between 1-2%. Between 20 and 40 transfer student spaces are typically available each year, depending on our freshman to sophomore retention rate (usually 98%) and the number of freshman applicants who typically accept our offer of admission.

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<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>Just reading the introduction paragraph would discourage me from applying. Essentially they’re stating “It’s hard. Don’t even bother.”</p>

<p>Take a look at the opening statement of Boston College, another difficult school to attend yet the tone is drastically different.</p>

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The Boston College community welcomes transfer students. Each year, approximately 100 students transfer into Boston College. The majority of transfer students enter in the Fall semester. A small class also enrolls each January.

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<p>Huge difference.</p>

<p>Once again this is not to say you can’t apply but I believe your time could be allocated better. The time and effort you spend on the Stanford application can be used for another school with a greater shot than a 2% admissions rate. </p>

<p>I wish you the best. Good luck.</p>