Is there anyone on here that been to Stanford?

Hi Ayan,

Here it is some tips:

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  Start ASAP. The fact of the matter is that kids are growing up faster and faster nowadays and parents are becoming more and more demanding.

  
  


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  Get on the right academic track in high school. Meet with your high school counselor regularly from day one to review your academic progress. Inform them you're looking to go to Stanford so they can get you on the right track as soon as possible. They'll be able to suggest classes and tell you what you need to do to get started.

  
  


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  Get outrageously stellar grades. The better your grades, the better your chances, even though Stanford has no "minimum GPA" requirement. And if your grades are in AP and advanced classes, even better. 56% of all applicants have a GPA of 4.0 or better.

  
  


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  Enroll yourself in AP classes. You should begin as early as possible taking gifted classes and any honors classes that your school offers. Yes, you will have to take EOC tests for those classes, but the more the merrier! If your school only offers a few, take them.

  
  


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  Think quality versus quantity when it comes to extracurricular activities. The university is looking for enthusiasm and commitment in what you're doing. That might be better shown as in-depth experience in a couple of activities rather than minimal participation in many clubs and sports. Find what you enjoy and do it. Do it throughout your high school career.

  
  


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  Volunteer. If there's something during your time in high school you should make time for, it's volunteering. Not only do you have to be smart, athletic, and well-spoken, you have to be kind and community-oriented, too. A good GPA isn't that hard to come by -- but a person with good character, solid morals, and a good GPA takes the cake.

  
  


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  Rock the ACT plus Writing or SAT test. One of these standardized tests is REQUIRED by Stanford in order to be considered. However, there's no minimal test score needed in order to be admitted. Although, getting a near perfect score will rocket your chances into getting into Stanford. In the last year, 25% of the admitted class received an 800 on their SAT for both math and critical thinking.

  
  


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  Do something extraordinary. If it's not easily explicable, even better. Consider student A: She's captain of the volleyball team, the lead in the school play, has a 4.0 GPA, volunteers at a domestic abuse shelter for women, is a black belt in karate, and speaks fluent Japanese and Tagalog. Impressive stuff. Student B just went on a UN trip to Switzerland and coordinated delegates.

  
  


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  Go to Stanford's application website: http://admission.stanford.edu/basics/selection/prepare.html

  
  


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  Obtain 2 teacher evaluations: these evaluations must come from 2 different core subjects. Examples of accepted subjects include Math, English, Science, Foreign Languages or History/Social Sciences.

  
  


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  Dominate the essay. Be yourself when writing your essays for Stanford. The college is looking for your "genuine" voice and not what you think they want, also known as "packaging." The committee has seen it all, can easily call BS, and won't be impressed by anything other than innovation, genuineness, and honesty.

  
  

More in: http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Into-Stanford

Best of Luck!