Edward, are you an international student? I ask because your English seems awkward and hard to follow with many mistakes that are typical of a non-native speaker. If you’re an international student, it will make a difference when you are applying to schools.
Edward, I hope you are aware that statistically, the chances of getting into Stanford as a transfer student are HALF that of getting in as a Freshman.
Stanford accepts less than 2% of transfer applicants, , i.e, you have a 98-99 % chance of being rejected.
I sure hope you have other , more REALISTIC transfer options as well.
@menloparkmom I understand your point. This being noted I would describe being realistic as a term that is relative.
I understand that even for students who graduate at the top of their class Stanford is considered a reach school. Being a transfer student Stanford low acceptance rates is a reach for all that apply. I would never place all of my eggs one basket. In my work over the years, I have dreaded the term realistic. I was told not waste my time applying to Harvard as a Freshmen because this was not realistic. Being waitlisted taught me that despite the low acceptance rates, or the statistics that people inform you of never to believe that anything is out of reach. When I made decision to apply as a transfer two years from Fall 2015. I realized I may begin at disadvantage. I understand a year from today I may receive a rejection letter from Stanford. However, that day has yet to come. I will continue to work endlessly to build my portfolio continue taking classes to learn and grow. Statistically, speaking your arguments are correct however Stanford will not be the only school I will applying it is the merely at the top of a list. Risk is something I accepted and I continue to accept in all of the decisions that I make.
I should begin proofreading my comments on College Confidential. I type and I submit not because I lack of attention to detail but because I am currently working on other projects while speaking to members of College Confidential.
Is English your native language?
Are you in-state for CA colleges (besides Stanford)? If not can you afford to attend them?
My parents would rather not be colleges outside of my state or city because I’m a single. In addition, my father is retired and my mother will retire relatively soon. If I made the decision to attend UC schoolS for the first year I am assuming out of state tuition while I attempt to establish residency. Which may be possible I have family that lives in CA. Over the course of the next two years. The current refund that I receive from my intuition is enough to cover out-of-state tuition at a UC school. Hence, I would be paying for my college tuition myself. I do not need nor will I ask my parents for aid when continuing transfering.
Having family other than your parents in CA will NOT help,you establish residency for instate tuition purposes there.
What visa are you on?
Is this student an international student?
It is to my understanding that I would need to reside in the state for at least a year before establishing residency.
I am citizen of The United States. Hence, I have not been using or will I need to use a visa for continuing my studies in the states. @thumperr I understand the point made in your post. If I am dependent of a family member residing in the state of California will this help me establish residency or does this have no impact the residency process in CA. Out-of-state tuition is affordable. However, I do have concern for covering out-state tuition for two or three years which would amount well over 90k. I am not sure if this will be an issue because establishing residency would indeed be possible over after a year to my understanding.
OP, your English skills are not good enough for you to get into Stanford, even if you grades and other qualifications miraculously were.
@intparent I was not made aware that college admissions officers were Senior members on College Confidential. My poor use of English in which I have exhibited on College Confidential stems from the fact the majority of time is not spent waiting for a reply. Although all thoughts are appreciated. I would equate the attention I give to my comments on CC to a text message. Hence, due lack of time and the fact I will not be receiving a letter grade for any of my comments on College Confidential I do not proof read. Which has lead many to believe my overall English skills are relatively poor. My skills in English were good enough for me to obtain 25k+ in scholarships. Hence, I respectfully I disagree.
However, I do appreciate your comment hence, first thing on Tuesday I will give Stanford University a call to see if any positions open for Admissions officers. Thank you.
Lol… trip trap.
I know you are busy replying to other threads on College Confidential. If you have time could elaborate on the reason for the use of the acronym “Lol”.
“My poor use of English in which I have exhibited on College Confidential stems from the fact the majority of time is not spent waiting for a reply.”
that is a canard- i.e a falsehood .
NO one who actually has good English skills , like the numerous , highly intelligent posters here on CC uses the excuse that they are “waiting for a reply” as an reason for poor grammar.
Try again.
Your English grammar skills are terrible .
And try to remember- many of our children went to or are at Stanford, Caltech, MIT, Harvard, etc, etc, so we really DO know how hard it is to get in.
Thank you for informing me on my atrocious grammar. If you wanted to be technical stating that the majority of your children went to schools such as Stanford University is unlikely.The reason why I state is statistically speaking I am sure as you know the acceptance rates are low hence, meaning “most” or the majority of students would not attend schools with low acceptance rates. I do understand the point you are making but unless you professionally consult students I disagree with you. To me personally this would equate to me stating “I sat down on the NBA plays off games and because of this I know what it takes win.”.
Your line “we really DO know how hard it is to get in.” I find humorous. No one is making the argument Stanford or Harvard, Caltech are easy schools to get into. However, for a parent to inform a student he or she does not have what it takes is flawed unless this parent is on the admissions committee. I apologize for my life not being limited to a computer screen.
Good luck to you, OP. With your attitude and stats, you will need it.
SInce it seems that thread has answered Op’s questions and is now going off topic, it is now a great time to close it.
Op, the best of you in your endeavors