What can I do to get a better acceptance rate at Stanford University?

Question

My sister is a sophomore in high school right now and so far has a 4.0 GPA. She's joined a few clubs already, although I'm unsure as of right now what those are. I was just wondering what types of things she can do so when she applies for Stanford she'll get in.

Answer 1

if shes ure apply early decision. do charity work but not too much or you'll seem undedicated to 1-2 causes. same with sports and clubs. she should try to be president of a club er something. good luck to yur "sister"

Answer 2

Stanford accepted less than 11% of applicants last year.  A 4.0 will help, but certainly won't guarantee she'll get in.  If she wants to go to Stanford, having some experience in the field she's interested in would be a big plus.  Engineering, science, math - do summer programs at colleges, try to get involved with outreach or even a research project, NASA summer programs, etc.  I'm assuming if she's dead-set on Stanford she's not planning to go into a department they aren't big on.  To go there and NOT major in one of the fields that makes Stanford a top school just seems like a waste.

Answer 3

your sister? sureeeeeeee...