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As another survey respondent mentioned, the admissions process is
certainly a crapshoot. Stanford really values well-roundedness, as do
most of the top schools. While Stanford was always selective, I believe
that some recent high-profile alumni have drawn more
attention/applications, meaning a lower acceptance rate since 1997 when
I applied. While well-roundedness is valued, it is most important to
reflect your uniqueness in your application. Stanford has its pick of
4.0 GPA student council presidents who have lettered in three varsity
sports. Unusual experiences like founding a community service group,
working on a political campaign, traveling abroad on a mission, etc. all
help. Really what's most important is to show through your essays that
you have an interest in the world around you and a passion for your
studies. Also, try to show how programs at Stanford (undergraduate
research grants, individually-designed majors, overseas programs, etc.)
would specifically benefit you in whatever you're attempting to do. And
most of all, know that there is no magic formula! In addition, Stanford
attempts to accept students from a variety of states and countries. If
you live in California, it's going to be tougher to get in than if
you're from South Carolina.
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Stanford University Admission & Application Surveys
