How can I get into Stanford University?

Question

*I'm currently a freshman and I am taking all Honors classes (Honors Geometry, Honors World History 9, Honors English, & Honors Integrated Science I), Spanish I, and P.E.

*What are extracurriculars and can you please give me some examples? I hear that doing extracurricular activites are a great way to get into great schools.

*Also, since I'm going to only take P.E. for 2 years (< that's the requirement, I'll be taking it both freshman & sophmore year)... What should I do for junior and senior year? I'm not much of a "sports" person, so what do I do for junior and senior year so I can get into Stanford? Doing a sport isn't the ONLY way to get into an amazing college.

*How do I recieve an academic scholarship?

*On my transcript, will they record the # of hours I did community service or just write yes or no for completing the minimum of 25 hrs? Is joining 1 club okay? Or should I join more?

*My dream is to get into Stanford University! Please tell me ALL the requirements!

Answer 1

Well, you have to be really smart. If your not really one of the smartest kids your class, you probably won't get in - I think stanford has a 10% acceptance rate, and all who apply are really smart.
Don't limit your options to stanford though just because you've heard good things about it. Just keep taking hard classes, and try to maintain at least a 3.8 GPA, and you should have a chance.
Also, see if you pursue a couple sports for all four years, and progress in them. The coaches recomendations for college are really valuable.
See if you can be class president, or participate in some part of student office. It shows leadership qualities if your president of vice president.
For junior and senior year, instead of PE, try to take an elective that is related to whatever you plan on majoring in. For instance, I'm majoring in engineering next year, and I'm taking classes like autocad, welding, and material design.
Acedemic scholarships are usually based on your GPA, and class rank.
I don't think you need to make a certain requirement for community service. If you join clubs like national honor society, I think they do lots of community service there.

Answer 2

Stanford Community Service

Answer 3

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How can I get into Stanford University?
*I'm currently a freshman and I am taking all Honors classes (Honors Geometry, Honors World History 9, Honors English, & Honors Integrated Science I), Spanish I, and P.E.

*What are extracurriculars and can you please give me some examples? I hear that doing extracurricular activites are a...

Answer 4

Sanford is super hard but keep getting A's and you MUST take AP and honors classes if you want to get in along with join clubs and teams and stick with swim it'll help! So it looks like you are on the right track.oh and don't take SAT's till your a junior if you take them now you will probably do bad and you'll just have to retake them again anyways your junior year

Answer 5

You may have to change your attitude a bit. I suspect many of the students who get into Stanford aren't just barely meeting the minimum requirements as you suggest. You are asking whether it is enough to just join one club. It's more about finding what is of real interest to you and pursuing that in a passionate noticeable manner.

And no, you do not have to take sports, that's definitely not going to be an issue.

Regarding scholarships, it is need-based so as long as your family can show that you have need, you will get financial aid.

You asked for specifics regarding extracurriculars, but what I suspect matters much more is that you do really well and be really engaged in yoru extracurricular, not what it is in particular.

Also, be sure to brush up on your spelling. (You misspelled "receive".)

Answer 6

Study and make good grades

Answer 7

http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/applying/1_8_faqs.html#chances

it's a dream of mine too :)

Answer 8

try online or sending the prez a letter