Stanford University

Getting into Stanford is a rare occurence as the university is extremely competitive. On average, only 3-4 out of every 100 applicants make it to the end. As the university takes a holistic approach, the candidate must be an all-rounder to get into Stanford. Some of the general qualifications required and abilities to develop are:Academic Parameters:Strong high school (for UG)/bachelor's degree (for PG) academic records;Impressive recommendation letters;Impactful personal statement;English language skills; andOther course-specific requirements.Extra-curricular Parameters:Community involvement;Leadership and distinction in extra-curricular activities;Character and personal qualities; andInterview.

Attending Stanford University is a very enriching experience as the university is full of richness, in terms of academics, sports, research opportunities, alumni base, and more. Some of the most interesting facts about Stanford are:ParticularsDetailsHistoryEstablished by Leland Stanford and his wife Jane Stanford, in memory of their son who died due to typhoid at an early ageLocation35 miles south of San Francisco and 20 miles north of San JoseCampus8,180 acre campus in Stanford, California, United StatesRemarkable Landmarks285-foot Hoover Tower (Constructed to celebrate Stanford's 50th anniversary in 1941)ResearchHigh scope for opportunities in Computer time-sharing, Stem cell isolation, and DNA synthesisEntrepreneurial CultureCompanies like Google, Hewlett-Packard, and Nike have been founded by the alumni of StanfordAward WinnersStanford's alumni includes 19 Nobel Prize winners and 4 Pulitzer Prize winners

Indian students applying for a student visa to study in the USA at Stanford University need a set of documents, which include a current passport, preferably with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry to the USA, and an I-20 form issued by Stanford University along with a properly filled DS-160 form. Apart from this, candidates must show that they will be financially supported while studying, for example with bank statements or a scholarship award letter, to cover tuition fees for an approximate amount of USD 57,259 (after conversion, roughly INR 46 lakhs) per year and living expenses of about USD 18,341 (after conversion, roughly INR 15 lakhs) yearly. Academic transcripts, standardized test scores, and a visa application fee of USD 160 (around INR 13,000) are also necessary. 

The admission probabilities to Stanford University are rather low, the acceptance rate is estimated to be 4.7%. For the entering class of 2024, Stanford received over 44k students' applications and offered places to only 2062 student. The middle 50 percent of enrolled students boast a GPA of 4.13 or higher, SAT scores between 1420-1560, or ACT scores between 32-35. Also, Stanford seeks the talent, leadership and particularly, community service involvement from students. The expenditure on tuition fee, food, accommodation and other expenses at Stanford is approximately INR 53.5 Lacs per year which again highlights the key investment of students. Entering the above criteria does not automatically qualify one to join use although it uses a holistic approach to select the incoming class.