How can I get into Stanford?

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The acceptance rate at Stanford University is 3.6%, making it a highly selective university. For admission to this university, students, academic factors and other factors have to be considered too.

Academic/Non-academic Factors	Level of Importance
Rigor of secondary school record	Very Important
Class rank	Very Important
Academic Grade Point Average (GPA)	Very Important
Recommendations	Very Important
Standardized test scores	Considered
Application essay	Very Important
Interview	Considered
Extracurricular activities	Very Important
Talent/ability	Very Important

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