Stanford University Discussion
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What are applicants saying?
It's a long shot, but anything is possible! I know several people from my school with similar high school academic statistics that got in.
January 14 2010
Stanford > 9000.
March 12 2010
Dream School, will be applying next year
March 1 2010
for fun too =]
January 29 2010
my mom and dad both went there! :)
January 21 2010
Applying into SLE
November 30 2009
will be applying in the future
July 11 2009
My Dream School! Chances are, I will not get in or I will be deferred. But it is definitely worth a shot.
June 16 2009
Big reach
October 12 2008
My number 1. Another dream.
March 3 2010
i didn't apply. just messing around.
March 3 2010
Probably becoming my top school. I and everyone I know would be amazed if I somehow got in...
February 28 2010
jag
Applied Regular Decision 2010
applied
February 26 2010
Second Choice.
Testing out my chances applying here.
February 22 2010
LIke I would ever get into Stanford
February 18 2010
submitted with Art Supplement
February 15 2010
INSANE reach. I would absolutely LOVE to go to Stanford for engineering and sciences...but it's Stanford :'(
February 7 2010
only reason i would get in is because I attended a summer program here and have a rec from a stanford professor
February 1 2010
thatguy
Applied Regular Decision 2010
First choice. Seems really nice. I wish I had a shot. I just got email confirmation that they received and processed all my application materials. Now I can relax. Until the end of March.
January 19 2010
Visited the campus.
January 14 2010
boooooooo
January 14 2010
jaymin
Applied Regular Decision 2010
Big Reach #1-If I get financial aid and grants, I would definitely go here.
January 9 2010
I applied regular decision. I won't know admission until April.
January 5 2010
Applying with research abstract
January 1 2010
I've found so many errors in my essays after I've applied. FML.
December 31 2009
Deferred.
December 28 2009
Trying to go in for Engineering.
December 26 2009
they can suck it lol
Whatever, life goes on.
December 23 2009
Once upon a time, there was a senior who wanted to go to Stanford University. Sadly, there is no true hope for her. The end.
December 17 2009
yeah...i guess i was kind of expecting it....its still depressing though.
December 15 2009
http://www.theconcretejournal.com/2/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dwightblock1.jpg
December 13 2009
First choice school
December 12 2009
Never liked the sonofabitch anyway.
December 12 2009
Disappointing but expected
December 12 2009
Basically my entire family went to Stanford. Grandfather was a professor. We live nearby. But...not my first choice. Applied early because it was non-binding, so that if I get in, in December I'll know that I have the ultimate "safety" school
December 11 2009
Also sent in arts supplement for theater.
December 11 2009
If you're lucky, you'll see me in 2014 for my MBA, Stanford!
December 11 2009
My 1st choice
December 11 2009
Regular Decision
December 5 2009
Applied through the QuestBridge National College Match
December 3 2009
Arts Supplement
November 30 2009
Huge legacy
November 20 2009
Applied through QuestBridge
November 8 2009
Still working on the application
October 1 2009
First Choice: Excellent academics, beautiful campus, great vibe, antithetical to Midwest. Love it.
Unfortunately, according to this, applying early diminishes my chances. :(
September 30 2009
arts Supplement
September 23 2009
either this or yale scea
August 13 2009
I think of it as the West Coast Harvard, location is great, campus is greater, and i hear you get an awesome college experience
July 6 2009
Applying into the selective high school program.
June 21 2009
Uncle went there, cousin goes there. Not sure if I'm applying.
May 29 2009
I will apply in fall.
May 23 2009
Very nice enviroment-campus and surrondings.
March 22 2009
I have family that knows the Dean of Admissions, and my half sister graduated from Stanford last year.
February 15 2009
Live in California
October 4 2008
Waitlisted, then placed on extended waitlist, then ultimately denied admission.
June 20 2009
Have not applied yet but am planning on it
June 2 2009
gunn009
Applied Regular Decision 2009
Rejected
June 1 2009
So excited you have no idea! This is the dream school
May 18 2009
Was hoping fact that aunt teaches there would help. No dice.
May 7 2009
So close, yet so far. (Corny but sooo true.)
April 28 2009
likely letter
April 4 2009
dream school but ah well...it wasn't meant to be
April 1 2009
Hey, it's an Ivy League. Well...kind of...not really, but pretty close. What do you expect?
April 1 2009
WHAT THE...!!!!! YAY
April 1 2009
findis
Applied Regular Decision 2009
Took myself off the waitlist.
March 31 2009
No big deal, I got in a ton of other places.
March 31 2009
Liked their supplemental application essays- I actually didn't mind doing some of them. I feel I answered them very well, but who knows how much that matters.
March 31 2009
this was my favorite school i'm really sad
March 31 2009
HSSC Participant, made A's and B's in Stanford classes.
March 16 2009
2/5: received an early approval letter! :D
February 25 2009
withdrawn
January 22 2009
Support from Classics Department
January 15 2009
This is my dream school :(
I can't live on...
January 1 2009
Interview went badly and my class rank was probably too low.
December 22 2008
Fine Arts Supplement
December 19 2008
Sibling Attended
December 17 2008
Stanford Slaughter. A really low % of EA got in my year (though I probably wasn't qualified anyway).
December 13 2008
1st choice
December 12 2008
Numbah one choice.
December 2 2008
sdimbil
Applied Regular Decision 2009
brother attended
November 8 2008
I applied as a transfer student.
November 2 2008
Got a Rec from Dean of Med School
October 4 2008
Now this school is a killer, they REALLY push you to WORK. I wouldnt mind getting in here!!!!!!!
July 4 2008
Be great if I were accepted.
April 7 2008
I will try my best.
February 12 2008
WILL GO IF ACCEPTED NO.1
January 8 2008
My dream School
December 31 1969
Transfering
January 17 2009
Need-based full ride!
August 5 2008
Amazing school! Wouldn't be surprised if I end up taking the offer...
April 4 2008
Deferred Early Action
April 3 2008
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
April 2 2008
Would have been 4th generation Cardinal.
March 31 2008
Have legacy here
March 29 2008
I also forgot to withdraw my application =P
March 29 2008
Recruited athlete
March 28 2008
Oh well, I didn't expect much.
March 28 2008
SO FREAKING NOT COOL. :(
March 28 2008
nat13
Applied Regular Decision 2008
Applied REA, was deferred. Two of my grandparents attended, got me an interview with the head of the CS department.
March 24 2008
Early approval letter
March 21 2008
My first choice school! I REALLY want to go to Stanford! And they have a great Classics program.
March 18 2008
Early Action.
March 18 2008
Hope I get in, but probably won't. xD
March 17 2008
gkukai
Applied Regular Decision 2008
Legacy.
March 17 2008
Insane Recs...one of them from someone on the admissions board (I got it because i worked with him during my internship at Stanford)
March 15 2008
First Choice, I really hope I get in!!
March 14 2008
most beautiful campus ever. plus im a californian, how can you not like stanford?
November 26 2007
hcjiyun
Applied Regular Decision 2008
First-choice
November 7 2007
np99sky
Applied Regular Decision 2008
Both parents attended.
November 6 2007
a dream haha
October 18 2007
Just to say I tried...
September 1 2007
Desperate to Go
July 4 2007
Restrictive EA: November 1 & Regular: December 15 more info: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/applying/1_2f_datesdeadlines.html
June 11 2007
Strong in Computer Science. Academics: 5/5 Social: 4/5 Quality of Life: 5/5 PR$$$$
April 8 2007
My parents say that this is too far from home.
March 19 2007
Lemme in please!
February 23 2007
Dream school. Period.
December 31 1969
Would have liked to gone somewhere in California but whatever, didn't have that 'quirk' Stanford's looking for
April 27 2008
Dream school, probably reach.
January 15 2008
Pandora
Applied Regular Decision 2007
oh well...
October 15 2007
Accepted SCEA 12/15
May 22 2007
My first choice school. I really wanna go here, but I'm afraid I might not be qualified missed the early app deadline.
April 26 2007
Awesome rec letters and essays
April 11 2007
Too far away from home.
April 5 2007
WOW! i can't believe i got in
February 12 2007
devaaki
Applied Regular Decision 2007
Wet dream school. errr...
December 31 1969
First choice.
December 31 1969
My ultimate dream. I wouldn't even think about any other college if I got into Stanford.
December 31 1969
Closer To Home. Want to Experience the East Coast Though.
December 31 1969
Dad wants me to apply here
December 31 1969
I love Stanford.
December 31 1969
i luv Califonia - i would choose stanford over any
December 31 1969
Single Choice Early Action
December 31 1969
California.....
December 31 1969
It's been my dream school for years.
December 31 1969
denied admission
July 10 2009
Dream School
December 31 1969
I'd probably pee in my pants if I got in
December 31 1969
Poor financial aid.
March 21 2007
mrmagoo
Applied Regular Decision 2003
Waitlisted, rejected since I sent in no additional information
December 31 1969
James
Applied Regular Decision 2002
Withdrew after I got into Yale (required by the ED contract).
August 23 2009
i've heard it's a really fun school. if you want the west coast you should go here.
December 31 1969
I applied here early decision. I really didn't belong here and am glad that I went to UCB instead. I think I developed more as a person there.
December 31 1969
