Asking Stanford Students How They Got Into Stanford | SAT/ACT, GPA, ECs, Common App Essay & MORE

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With college application season underway, I thought it would be helpful for prospective Stanford applicants to get some advice from real life Stanford Students. I interviewed seven of my friends and asked them to tell us how they got into Stanford, what it's like to be a Stanford student, and more. Stay tuned for tips and tricks on how to get into Stanford University!
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@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck to everyone applying to Stanford this year!

@lilianatawoi741 Жыл бұрын

Applied this year got deferred😭 but still I have hope...please give me tips on the LOCI

@nabi5864 10 ай бұрын

That one dude said, "Don't be afraid to mention the small things you did, rather than winning the science fair.... I mentioned how I wrote a book, created a video game, and composed my own music...." ......He might as well said how he cured cancer and brought world peace

@msonification Жыл бұрын

Very nicely done video! I appreciate your interview style and responses from your guests.

@wishIKnewHowToLove 10 ай бұрын

AMAZING VIDEO! THANK U SO MUCH!! JUST SHOWS THE DIVERSITY OF POSSIBILITIES

@Minipluto1 Жыл бұрын

I really like your video. Is it possible to get a follow-up video on parents' preservatives, specifically on how they provided support and guidance starting from elementary school years to get you there? Thanks!

@taran2655 8 ай бұрын

I remember being in a splash class taught by Max! It was really memorable

@jwy4264 Жыл бұрын

16:01 Dude says: Don't forget to mention some of the smaller things you did proceeds to say he wrote a book

@krisordonez7829 2 жыл бұрын

YESS ECUADOR REPRESENTATIONNN!! I hope to be the next!

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@GrandmaSkillz Жыл бұрын

it's always the people that say "I don't know why I got into Stanford" who have the best personality

@cynthiachen9157 2 жыл бұрын

this was such a pleasure lour drick :) came together so well!

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you on!!!

@aaronng9010 2 жыл бұрын

Lour drick ur videos saved me throughout this app process. Applied rea and get decision letter in two days, wish me luck

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Let me know how it goes

@ayk5737 2 жыл бұрын

how'd it go

@skipper0816 2 жыл бұрын

How’d it go?

@ayk5737 2 жыл бұрын

@@skipper0816 im guessing bad news

@yashwantgavade7147 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent !!!

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@furbabe 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice;)

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@JashanSingh-ve7yx 2 жыл бұрын

What prompt was the Hogwarts Houses essay used for? meaning or intellectual vitality? Thanks for the killer vid!

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to ask!

@PrepExpert 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck everyone!

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@ndindakasyoka5733 2 жыл бұрын

You should keep Amaru at the end ... he's doing a great job

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I’ll let him know

@krishpatel632 2 жыл бұрын

Applied this year rea - will update you in two days whether or not I got in; your videos helped me a lot during the application process! 🤗🌲

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Let me know how it goes

@ismael4394 2 жыл бұрын

Well?

@alessioxu1296 2 жыл бұрын

So?

@johnnysins9015 2 жыл бұрын

@skipper0816 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get in?

@sidmyusic 2 жыл бұрын

just got accepted REA! thanks so much, filipino to filipino, bro to bro, for your helpful vids

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Eyyy congrats!!! I’ll see you in the fall!

@nneka6361 2 жыл бұрын

i got accepted REA this year too!! ill see you in the fall !! btw i watched a cover of yours, molasses is an amazing song and ur cover is just as good! ty for putting me on, im adding it to my feb playlist :)

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

@@nneka6361 congratulations!!

@nneka6361 2 жыл бұрын

@@LourDrickValsote tysm !

@BPrashantMehto Ай бұрын

@@nneka6361 hey congrats! Can you please share someone insight, which is the important for get into Stanford?

@kbkesq Жыл бұрын

16:38 he’s exactly right- but only if you do a real major in STEM. And probably not biology. Biology majors regret it almost as much as journalism majors do.

@Minipluto1 Жыл бұрын

Why would biology majors regret as much as journalism majors?

@oluseyiogundipe6230 2 жыл бұрын

When I say I wrote a book, I don't mean I published one. And no, you cannot read it.

@carlosarias9013 2 жыл бұрын

Pleaseee 🥺

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Seyi please

@serena_jackson997 Жыл бұрын

I applied for Regular Decision. Hopefully I get in. I should know in about 3 to 4 months so remind me to come back to let yall know which one I get into

@rileycramm8949 Жыл бұрын

Good luck!!! My dream school as well.

@stickman5741 Жыл бұрын

Hope u got in!

@matthewdelaluz2396 Жыл бұрын

What happened

@brieannajones2667 11 ай бұрын

Did you get in?

@IntegralMan 2 жыл бұрын

I heard that the E10 method is a great approach in the common app essay

@IntegralMan 2 жыл бұрын

(real talk tho thanks for featuring me :) )

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

What't the E10 method?

@bruhmoment8473 2 жыл бұрын

@@LourDrickValsote e10 these nuts

@rickyshark 2 жыл бұрын

@@LourDrickValsote oh no

@IntegralMan 2 жыл бұрын

@@bruhmoment8473 good work

@alien6751 Жыл бұрын

HEy guys, the only ECA i have is as president of Interact Club, you may know Rotary, its an part of it, and we have even won international award from the club and many communities services. Do you think, this ECA is strong enough to get into stanford.?

@himbazaabraham3719 Жыл бұрын

What is next steps after getting admission letter from Stanford University like to pay SEVIS fee

@gsw9902 2 жыл бұрын

Which things will be taken as the most important in a student, when the student applies there?

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly every part of your application is important

@shreksimp7018 2 жыл бұрын

I am a feshman and I am making my aplication form to go to a specialized public school called OSSM, number one in Oklahoma. Do you think that the type of school, such as this, matters to Stanford or not. Because it is a lot of work, especialy since im going to Italy for my Sophmore year, I kind of need your opinion on this.

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Often times it is less about the school itself than it is about the opportunities. If this school has lots of good opportunities, that can always help

@shreksimp7018 2 жыл бұрын

@@LourDrickValsote Thank you, I think I will apply because there are robotics teams and ACT practice every week and more than 70 clubs dedicated to STEM alone, my current school has zero. I think it will help me learn a lot more and increase my curiosity for engineering through their unique programs. Thank you, it will be a lot of work but that is what life's all about (in a way)... grinding through like a true gamer lol.

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

that sounds awesome! gamers rise up

@trulykams-rq7ms 11 ай бұрын

I’m in middle school, and Stanford is my dream school. (I have cork boards dedicated to it, many jackets and sweatshirts etc) and I was wondering if there is anything I can do to help amplify my chances as of right now? I am very involved with sports and extracurriculars, and am an high honors-student and have all of the needed study habits. (I want to major in marine biology/oceanography/something if the sort)

@Sage6544 10 ай бұрын

If your school doesn’t have a club in the subjects you’re interested it’s a great first move to make a hs freshman to start a club. And something more that you can do is taking kind of rigorous courses such as honours APs and IBs. Don’t stress too much. Make your hs experience like a movie. And last do an extracurricular activity that will help yeh community in general… GOOD LUCK

@trulykams-rq7ms 10 ай бұрын

update: I’m taking a college course through edX! (tropical coastlines)

@annag4 7 ай бұрын

focus on life. at the end of the day, maybe someone will be just slightly better or more interesting than you and all of it wouldnt have mattered. everyone i met at stanford had real hobbies and passions in life outside of academics.

@ndindakasyoka5733 2 жыл бұрын

Oml the Pitbull thing gets me all the time

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Lolll

@williamsrmike 11 ай бұрын

2.4 hs gpa, didn’t do anything in high school, can’t keep a job because i’m bored of people and things. Think ill get in?

@yashaspradeep7073 2 жыл бұрын

i really wish i applied as an undecided major

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

how come?

@carsonfu9315 2 жыл бұрын

why?

@yashaspradeep7073 2 жыл бұрын

@@carsonfu9315 bc i am indian and I applied to a stem major. Where as if i applied to a major like liberal arts or undecided, i may have gotten in and would have been able to switch to the major i want

@vqxm7 6 ай бұрын

@@yashaspradeep7073did you get into Stanford?

@yashaspradeep7073 6 ай бұрын

no@@vqxm7

@sueh3840 6 ай бұрын

See how much more difficult it is for an Asian kid to be admitted. One almost has to be on a different planet in order to be admitted.

@carlosarias9013 2 жыл бұрын

All these people give me impostor syndrome🥰🥰🥰

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

Me too 😖

@skiiergirl Жыл бұрын

bro wrote a book and tried to create a video game and called it small😭

@jackcristofano7499 2 жыл бұрын

Lol can you invite me on to the asking students how they didn’t get in to Stanford in a few months

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

You never know!! Don’t count yourself out yet

@jackcristofano7499 2 жыл бұрын

@@LourDrickValsote fingers crossed 🤞

@skipper0816 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackcristofano7499 how’d it go?

@jacobboe7711 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackcristofano7499 I feel you. I applied as well; not very confident in my chances.

@fizzycandy5483 2 жыл бұрын

Does Stanford look at freshman year grades?

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

i have heard they dont but i am not 100% sure

@johnnysins9015 2 жыл бұрын

Question: As a Middle Schooler is there anyway I can enhance my College application?

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

For now, I would say to focus on building good study habits to prepare you for high school. You could also start seeing what kinds of extracurricular activities you may be interested in

@maximus354 2 жыл бұрын

As a Stanford admit, I would say any volunteer work really helps out. Definitely look into any extracurriculars you may be interested in. Explore a wide array of challenging courses. Look into taking courses through a dual credit (college + high school credit) program. Main thing is to just challenge yourself and enjoy your time in middle school and high school. I am sure you will do great at whichever college you end up attending!

@TN-ec6ig Жыл бұрын

depends on what you're going for. If it's some sort of science major then science competition such as science fair would help. Debate camps help regardless of your major.

@A_Christian2 2 жыл бұрын

How many ECs would I need?

@alexjoseph5527 Жыл бұрын

You don’t “need” a certain amount of ec’s remember Quality>Quantity

@maimunamuntaha1821 Жыл бұрын

Stanford ‘26! Terrified

@vqxm7 6 ай бұрын

Hows Stanford so far??

@SalmanovGadzhimurad-pj9qq 8 ай бұрын

По принципу не пойду,как и в МГИМО

@cynthiachen9157 2 жыл бұрын

did amaru just say "don't be premed" 😂

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

He's premed but just doesn't know it yet

@danielguo6153 2 жыл бұрын

This is Guo, I found you

@LourDrickValsote 2 жыл бұрын

hello

@michaelaguo6130 2 жыл бұрын

daniel no

@keylomoon Жыл бұрын

what are the chances of getting into Stanford with a 2.0 GPA but owning 3 businesses?

@saboahmetovic9682 Жыл бұрын

How profitable are your businesses + how much impact did you do? (Because you’ll have to do a LOT to have benefited your community if you want a chance)

@keylomoon Жыл бұрын

@@saboahmetovic9682 Under half a million for each company. How much is a LOT?

@vincenty8130 10 ай бұрын

Bruh at this point I don't even think you need to go to stanford, you're already making more than my both parents combined 💀

@kbkesq Жыл бұрын

Nice to see black students with top grades and scores. Proves being black you aren’t held back by “racist” school systems. 40% of black students at Ivy level schools are from African immigrant families- where the father is home and the emphasis is on education. I hope these young people can teach the black youth to hit the books like they did.

@popn6189 11 ай бұрын

If theres racism its definitely against asians. race-blind top schools have about double the percentage of asians as ivies, stanford, etc

@bcbjbggjh9102 Жыл бұрын

if your not top ten at your school , your not getting in ... period !!!

@SO-jp6gh 10 ай бұрын

you're

@pg8010 7 ай бұрын

This whole college application process is such as waste of collective energy/resources as a society.. spending 100s of hours on applications multiplied by millions of applicants.. what a waste..

@kbkesq Жыл бұрын

Good students with honest answers and bright futures. Really found the long hair white guy who says he’s Hispanic with a mask to be a laughable 🤡 but hopefully he’ll grow up.