GPA and Course Work:
- GPA: Stanford University admissions are highly selective and look for students with a strong academic record. Applicants should have a competitive GPA, typically in the range of 3.9 or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Coursework: Applicants should have taken challenging courses in high school, including rigorous coursework in college preparatory subjects such as English, Math, Science, Social studies and Foreign languages.
- AP/IB Courses: Stanford encourages applicants to take Advance Placement(AP) or International Baccalaureate(IB) courses if available, demonstrate academic curiosity and ability to handle advanced coursework.
Standardized Testing (For U.S applicants):
- SAT or ACT: Stanford requires either the SAT or the ACT for admission. While there are no specific cutoff requirement, competitive scores are generally in 95th percentile and above for both exams.
- SAT Subject Tests: While optional, Submitting SAT Subject Tests scores in Mathematics and or Sciences can also strengthen an applications and help demonstrate academic interests and proficiencies.
Letters of Recommendations:
- Recommendation Letters: Applicant must submit three letters of recommendations, typically from teachers, counselors or mentors who know them well and can attest to their academic abilities and character.
- Academic Letters: Atleast two of the letters should come from teachers who have taught you in core academic subjects.
- Counselor Letter: One letter should come from a counselor or advisor who can provide an overall perspective of your character and extracurricular involvement.
Statement of Purpose(Personal Essay):
- Personal Essay: Stanford requires a personal statement as part of the application allowing applicant to share their unique perspectives, goals and interest.
- Topic Options: Applicants can choose from a list of topics provided by Stanford or write about their own topic.
- Length and writing quality: Essay length is typically limted to 250-500 words, and emphasis is placed on clear writing, personal reflection and showcasing your strengths and abilities.
Supplemental Materials:
- Resume or Activities List: Applicants can submit a resume or a list of activities to provide a comprehensive overview of their extracurricular involvement, leadership roles and achievements outside of academic
- Portfolio (optional): For art, music or other creative applicants, a portfolio of work can be submitted to demonstrate talents.
TOEFL/ IELTS (International Applicants):
- Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency through tests like TOEFL or IELTS if their primary language of instructions during high school was not English.
- Minimum score requirements vary based on the test but are typically in the range of 100 or higher for TOEFL and 7.0 or above for IELTS.
Its important to note that the admission requirements mentioned here are general and may vary slightly from year to year. Applicants are encouraged to refer to Stanford University's official admissions website for the most current and detailed information.