What stuff do you need to get into Stanford?

Question

1) Tell me about some Extracurriculars
2) Tell me the average number of AP courses (scores too) a typical Stanford student has taken.

Look. I really mean it. I want a straight answer.

Answer 1

A mouseketeer is actually an impressive accomplishment. Think about it. How many people can say they were one? Look at some former Mouseketeers. Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilar. I'd say they showed some talent in the show biz arena.

That's what Stanford's looking for in extra currics. Something outstanding. Not stuff anyone can do just by offering. Not simple participation stuff. They want to see you taking the initiative/leadership role and doing something that other people will step back and go, "Wow, I'm impressed a kid that young managed to do that." It doesn't have to be sports or school clubs, altho it can be.

There's no set number of AP classes. They really don't care what scores you got on those tests either. They're looking to see nearly straight A's in the toughest classes your school offered. If you came from a tougher neighborhood and your school didn't offer much, that's fine. You stand out a little more if you manage to take some community college courses in spite of living in a rough neighborhood where no one cares about school though. That's good even if you're in a rich area, but doesn't look quite as impressive.

There really aren't any lines you can draw or numbers to spit out. It's all about presenting an impressive application package for them to see.

Answer 2

Being a Berkeley grad, I enjoyed the previous answer -- but don't recommend you follow the advice unless you want to get beat up. If you don't know -- Stanford's color is Red, while Berkeley -- its rival -- has colors of Blue and Gold.

Go to Princeton Review's web site. It will answer most of your questions -- for Stanford and hundreds of other universities.

Answer 3

my step sis went to Stanford...i dont think she had any extracurriculars that were needed ...she was a mousketeer.
she took regular high school classes far as i remember.
prep courses and such. you need lots of money!

Answer 4

well, you definately need a better vocabulary...other than that just make sure you have a lot of extracurricular activities, community service and great grades.....but apply to as many schools as you can

Answer 5

All you need is a beer stein and a blue wool sweater.