Getting into Stanford

[rhapsodyinpink]

Hey, I'm a junior in high school, and getting into Stanford is pretty much my dream for college, and who better to ask about what's required to get in than current students

Comments

[disquesinge]

I know lots of people who were far from straight A students. Meaning they were mostly B students but seemed well rounded enough to get in. Stanford seems not to like applicants that obsess over grades, so don't apologize for them in your app. They care more about people learning/taking chances/etc.

[disquesinge]

Oh yeah, and don't forget to visit to make sure you would really like it here. It seems that most people do, but just because it is an amazing school doesn't mean that it will fulfill what everyone is looking for in a college.

[rhapsodyinpink]

Thank you for the advice!

And I love your icon. =D

[ieke85]

I was third in my class of 32 graduates. Not being number one isn't a problem.

And I agree with disquesinge. Definitely don't even mention it in your application. Stanford doesn't want perfect students. They want people, not robots.

[rhapsodyinpink]

Thanks! =)

[pandoradeloeste]

I was sixth in my class (of 36), and not a straight-A student at all, and I still got in with no problem. You sound like you're pretty well-rounded with extracurriculars and music and whatnot, so I wouldn't worry about it. Good luck!

~Maria ('06)

[rhapsodyinpink]

Thank you! =)

[homegrownweed]

i'd highly doubt a single B is going to derail your whole application. you can probably find stats on how many ppl here were valedictorians. i'm sure many were, but just as many were not (there are only so many of them, after all). there are tons of schools that have multiple kids here so clearly that hasn't been a problem in the past. but you still need strong, interesting essays and show that dedication and interest with your extracurriculars. long as you have that you have as good a chance as anyone else i think

[rhapsodyinpink]

Thank you very much! =)

Ah, essays are my strong point, I love to write. ^-^

[magaliiiii]

If it were a C, you would have to worry. Take a deep breath, you'll be fine as long as you show Stanford who you are on your application. You are much more important than your grades, and for goodness's sake it's only a B! :)

[dolphin_on_rye]

hear hear

[starinatdasun]

Look at you, Ms. OMGWILLIGETIN 2k5, all giving advice n shit.

I'm so proud of you.

[magaliiiii]

STFU WHORE.

I am SO deleting that shit... *cries*

Anyway at least I learned from my mistakes :D