Is AP necessary to get into Stanford University? Is SAT subject tests are not enough?

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Asked by Sakshi Sharma

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Nidhi Sharma Student Mentor for Foreign Education | Guide-Level 11

9 years ago

Dear Sakshi, While no where it is mentioned that the AP's would be mandatory but generally as they are challenging course curriculum which give a fair idea to the university that the student has scored high results in AP challenging himself which added/combined with other application materials gives him an edge. However you may see the selection process of Stanford at http://admission.stanford.edu/basics/selection/profile.html for more clarity.
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Nidhi Sharma

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