I'm currently studying in XII and wish to go to Stanford University for Bachelors in computer science. What should I do?

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Vikas Kaushik Engineer | Author | Scholar-Level 17

8 years ago

Hi, Stanford has the lowest acceptance rate that is the selectivity is very very strict ,so you have to be a exceptional student to be accepted by Stanford. You must not only excel in your studies but must be an allrounder. Aspirants generally prepare for these schools from middle school onwards. It's not easy but not impossible.So, prepare for the SAT or ACT and build extracurricular activities, take a gap if required.Very importantly read this and check what kind of students they admit and prepare accordingly
http://admission.stanford.edu/apply/freshman/index.html
Keep asking yourself why they should admit you and find and answer.This

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