Stanford is an incredible place. It has the best research opportunities and economics in the world, and its arts facilities are exceptional and quickly becoming the best in the world as well. This unique experience is worth any amount of work done in high school to achieve it.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Write exceptional essays
Get personal recommendations that reflect your willingness to mentor peers
Become oblong rather than well-rounded: be exceptional in one or two extracurriculars
Illustrate your passion for them
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Competitive and cooperative environment.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Excellent facilities.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Wide variety of options.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Take a jog, have a jam session, do some research...whatever you want!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
This degree will definitely help when searching for a career.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The Dish--a giant radio telescope searching for extraterrestrial life
The campus is called the farm
The Stanford Marching Band (LSJUMB) is one of the most controversial bands in the world...also self-identified as the world's largest rock band.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Innovative entrepreneurs
Successful procrastinators as well as organized planners
Renaissance people (musician+scientist, etc)
Open-minded, unique individuals
People who want to change the world
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
My personal involvement:
Orchestra
Marching Band
Jazz Orchestra
Percussion Ensemble
There are a multiplicity of other clubs and activities and it is encouraged that you start your own if so desired
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Optional (of course)
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Stanford is an incredible place. It has the best research opportunities and economics in the world, and its arts facilities are exceptional and quickly becoming the best in the world as well. This unique experience is worth any amount of work done in high school to achieve it.
Write exceptional essays Get personal recommendations that reflect your willingness to mentor peers Become oblong rather than well-rounded: be exceptional in one or two extracurriculars Illustrate your passion for them
Competitive and cooperative environment.
Excellent facilities.
Wide variety of options.
Take a jog, have a jam session, do some research...whatever you want!
This degree will definitely help when searching for a career.
The Dish--a giant radio telescope searching for extraterrestrial life The campus is called the farm The Stanford Marching Band (LSJUMB) is one of the most controversial bands in the world...also self-identified as the world's largest rock band.
Innovative entrepreneurs Successful procrastinators as well as organized planners Renaissance people (musician+scientist, etc) Open-minded, unique individuals People who want to change the world
My personal involvement: Orchestra Marching Band Jazz Orchestra Percussion Ensemble There are a multiplicity of other clubs and activities and it is encouraged that you start your own if so desired
Optional (of course)
Excellent safety ratings.