<p>I’m not on financial aid, so I can’t really talk about aid stuff.</p>
<p>For Full Moon on the Quad, it apparently started out as a tradition where senior guys would line up and give freshmen girls a rose and a peck on the cheek or something like that. It has since devolved into a slightly different event every year. This year, there was a concert featuring the Super Mash Bros, and then the band met us there and everyone followed them down to the main quad. the band played until midnight, and then at midnight the shenanigans started.</p>
<p>basically, full moon is what you make of it. some dudes show up in t-shirts with grids on them with all the freshman dorms (perhaps a bit creepy, but most people thought it was all in good fun). then you just kind of wander around and if you catch someone’s eye they’ll ask you if you want to kiss and you’ll kiss a bit. </p>
<p>Anyway, I had a good time, and I’m not a super-hard-core party type (I go out about once a week).</p>
<p>My financial aid package stayed almost exactly the same. I really, really, really, really doubt Stanford would bait and switch you. They take their undergraduate completion rates very seriously and care a lot about the happiness of their students. I have NEVER heard of that happening to anyone.</p>
<p>And regarding FMOTQ:
It is what you make of it. There is usually a concert beforehand (this year the concert featured Super Mash Bros. and was phenomenal). The school also usually gives out roses to be handed out/some guys bring their own. It is an all in good fun thing. If you are a freshman girl down to be kissed, you will be. If you are worried about it, no one will make you go, of course. Or if you want to go and not be kissed, no one will kiss you. It is a fun Stanford tradition. Hope that helped.</p>
<p>That’s basically what I did this past quarter but with Chem 31A instead. It was doable, but there’s a big difference between A and X. If you’re really interested in the introsem, don’t be afraid to shop it - that is, enroll in it and then choose whether or not you want to stay in it at the 3 week add/drop deadline.</p>
<p>Negatives of introsems:
attendance is mandatory
most people get an A (if you are trying to fail out, of course)
takes 3 credits that could be otherwise used for prereqs, etc.?</p>
<p>the above schedule is pretty normal</p>
<p>Math 51 and 1 statistics class will count as a year of math for med schools (that’s the rule generally used by premeds here)
otherwise you can do 2 math classes (but i think like half of the majors at stanford require a statistics class anyway, particularly Human Biology and Biology for premeds)</p>
<p>I was admitted REA and am really interested in Stanford’s Public Policy and, to a lesser extent, their Political Science programs. However, I was wondering how much their professors and curriculum are influenced by the Hoover Institution. I’m a pretty strong liberal/progressive, and while I’m not uncomfortable with being exposed to new ideas or viewpoints, I’m not comfortable with a school where a large proportion of professors’ personal views affect their teaching.
Also, I was wondering what, if any, effect my sexuality (openly gay) would have on my chances at a fraternity. Sigma Chi is really big in my family, and I would really like to participate in college.
Thanks for all the help!</p>
<p>What is the academic (quiz bowl) team at Stanford really like? I checked their page at the Stanford website, but I want to see an unadulterated answer.</p>
<p>Also, how are your perceptions of the Computer Science department. I know that it is top notch since it’s of Stanford University and located in Silicon Valley, I just want to hear opinions from undergraduates who’ve recently taken the courses; and even some graduate student responses, so as to understand their perception after possibly coming out of a different institution.</p>
<p>hi…i got in to stanford through the REA and I have a few questions about the mid-year report and stanford itself
I have already graduated from secondary school. Do I still have to complete the mid-year report?
My teachers and principal completed the school forms online. Will the mid-year report be automatically be sent to them from the Common App. (btw when will this happen? My principal rarely checks his mail so I will have to remind him to complete the mid-year when it becomes available</p>
<p>About Stanford
3) As a Stanford undergraduate, will one be favoured to internships in companies in the Valley as opposed to undergraduates from other top universities eg MIT?</p>
<p>Senior0991
You say 40% of students are from CA. Does that mean someone from PA might have a “geographic” advantage? How much does community service and leadership mean to in the admissions process?</p>
<p>To add to what Senior0991 said, it is the people you meet and contacts you will get to know that may help to get internships at companies in Silicon Valley. From my friends (not hard evidence), it seems to especially help with interning at consulting firms (e.g. McKinsey).</p>
<p>I posted this on your other question/thread but I’m going to post it here in case anybody else is interested in the info. </p>
<p>Hey ag2011,
I wouldn’t let the Hoover Institution deter you. Most students are liberal (though the conservative minority is very abundant and vocal) and quite a number of professors are progressive/openly vocal about their progressive views. I think what sets Stanford apart though is that students do want equal representation of views in classes --we had a class last year that was a speaker series, and a lot of liberal students expressed the view that there were not enough conservative speakers to balance the dialogue because students wanted to hear from leaders across the political spectrum. Also you’ll find that most Hoover faculty don’t really teach undergrads that much.
I can’t say for Sigma Chi specifically, but I do know that there are many, many openly gay men in frats at Stanford. What I would say though, as I’m involved in Greek life, is that frats/sororities at Stanford aren’t really like typical frat/sorority chapters across the nation. I suggest you rush multiple frats and then select the one you like best</p>
<p>And in answer to the CS question: yes. yes it does. </p>
<p>Facebook is literally down the road (the Zuck gave an intro to computers lecture last quarter) and so are numerous other companies. They come out in full force at career fairs but the close proximity definitely helps (especially if you want to interview/build connections). Some companies have specific slots for Stanford students and a ton of alums are in the area. It’s a really strong network.</p>
<p>I am a polisci major and do not feel like my classes have been biased by the Hoover Institute. I have taken classes with both more liberal and more conservative professors. It has been pretty balanced. Also, professors’ political views are not always revealed, and I have never believed that it has impacted my professors’ teaching abilities. Most try and stay pretty neutral, or if they voice their opinion present an opposing opinion as well. (@darling, I think we took the same class).</p>
<p>As a member of a sorority, I don’t think being gay would affect your chances in rush. If you make a connection with the men, I doubt your sexual preference will matter. Stanford is a very open-minded place. I know gay fraternity men. That being said, I cannot speak for the fraternities. It is great your family has a strong Greek tradition. I would definitely rush. However, I suggest (like I would suggest to any man or woman interested in rushing) keeping an open mind. We have spring rush, so it is sometimes difficult not to let the reputations of the institutions get in the way of your preferences. Set aside reputations, take into account your family’s tradition (but remember, just because Sigma Chi was the right fit for your brother/father/etc. doesn’t mean it is the right fit for you), and then make your decision. People who go into rush open-minded, come out happier.</p>