<p>You know, after looking through the posts, there does seem to be a pattern this year - Stanford seemed to heavily weigh “hooks” like super impressive competitions or excelling at music or sports or being amazing at one subject, and they seemed to not go for the typical “well-rounded” (aka boring xP) type. Probably why the decisions seemed so brutal - a bunch of those rejected were like 2400 SAT types. Oh well, it’s not like you 2400ers need Stanford anyway, you can get into plenty of other great schools :)</p>
<p>I got my admittance letter into Stanford!
I just want to say I thank God and my parents for all they have done for me.</p>
<p>After getting a 640 on CR and failing to take my SAT II’s on time, I felt my chances were nearly 0. But God has led the way for me 100%. I am sorry if people are anti-religious out there, but I really want to share why I got in.</p>
<p>He has plans for every one of us, and all we have to do is trust in him. If you guys don’t get into Stanford, it’s okay. Honestly! Keep your head up and move forward! God will make a way!</p>
<p>“Others say, ‘Yes! I did it!’ But I will choose to say, ‘Yes LORD! You did it! I am just lucky to be a part of your grace.’”</p>
<p>“Others say, ‘No! I failed!’ But I will choose to say ‘It’s okay! God has a different plan for me.’”</p>
<p>Wow, I counted five acceptances so far. And hey, I’m anti-religious, but that’s what Stanford is all about - diversity!</p>
<p>I GOT IN</p>
<p>I AM IN</p>
<p>oh my goshhsdfkjlksdjfsdfjoweir</p>
<p>Does anyone know what the acceptance rate was this year?</p>
<p>As a filthy atheist and homosexual, I can say with a fair amount of certainty that God had absolutely nothing to do with my acceptance. :****)</p>
<p>You guys, I love all of you, I really do. I’m sorry for those who didn’t get in, you’ll find awesome schools. I know I wasn’t a regular, but I wanted you guys to get in even if I didn’t (I didn’t). </p>
<p>Nitro Prussia Snowy, you’ll have fun no matter where you go.</p>
<p>Starmie and the others who got in, Congrats. Look forward to the next 4 years of your life. </p>
<p>If any 2015ers are here, brace yourself for rejection but apply nonetheless. It helps, I think I handled it pretty well. :)</p>
<p>You know what sucks? My Stanford viewbook is still coming in the mail. Hahaha.
Guess I’ll throw it out.</p>
<p>Thanks gapyearstudent.</p>
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<p>I agree, although I’m only atheistic agnostic and contemplating by-choice bisexuality. By all means credit whoever you’d like… this was all me baby :-)</p>
<p>gapyearstudent, you handled it admirably 
And I do admire you for it, I’m having such a difficult time hahahaha. I’m even finding it hard to utter out congratulations, which is ridiculous, because you guys really do deserve it. </p>
<p>And thanks for that, NWdivisionCHAMPS, I’m not heavily religious, but it’s comforting nonetheless, and I really needed to hear some good optimism.</p>
<p>Thanks CanaryK. I’m not as calm as I pretend to be haha. I’m still shaking now and wondering why I ever told people I applied to Stanford. I’m contemplating my whole application now.</p>
<p>I CANNOT believe I got in. It shocks me to see the people who were rejected with way more outstanding grades and extracurriculars than me… a lot of you deserved it as much if not more.</p>
<p>After getting 2010 on my SAT (610 CR and 630 W) I literally gave up all hope. Plus being international Asian from rich educated family doesn’t help.</p>
<p>I guess it must have been my essays where I talked about my internet business and stuff. I think this reinforces what people have been saying that Stanford probably looks for that ONE passion that you are really good at as opposed to 2400 + tons of mediocre ECs.</p>
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I as well, though I’m fairly calm. I’m sad, but I’m done crying. I’m just trying to pick out the school I like most out of the ones left on my list. I feel like I shouldn’t aim as high now… Not that it’s a bad thing, haha. Excellent schools aren’t all Ivy-League and whatnot.
I wish I hadn’t told people I was getting an answer from Stanford next week, though. 
Embarrassing to admit my sadness to internet peeps, haha. But I love you guys, and I’ll miss you. I think I’ll leave forever sometime tomorrow. I’m not sure I have the heart to immerse myself in any other applicant community again, hahaha.
A lot of things to change on that application… And ahh, so many more months of waiting. I’m scared. I think I might try to find a rolling-admissions safety to calm my nerves.</p>
<p>CONGRATULATIONS! I was unfortunately not accepted, but hey there’s always grad school right? I wish you all the best of luck at Stanford. For those of us not accepted wherever we go we will excel</p>
<p>Atheist here too. Yea, God wasnt a big part of this…at least I dont think…</p>
<p>Accepted! What a relief. Good luck to everyone else with the rest of your college journey.</p>
<p>I’m in a similar situation, Prussia - already scoped out a rolling admissions safety. If all else fails, NC State haha.
In the midst of all this despondency, I completely forgot about Youtube. If watching these 3 in succession doesn’t make you smile, you need therapy for your depression:
[YouTube</a> - Surprised Kitty (Original)](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bmhjf0rKe8]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bmhjf0rKe8)
[YouTube</a> - I’m Yours(ukulele)](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErMWX--UJZ4]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErMWX--UJZ4)
[YouTube</a> - Hahaha](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6UU6m3cqk]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6UU6m3cqk)
and this one, just for shiggles: [url=<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEZJei6DD0o]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEZJei6DD0o]YouTube</a> - Giraffe in Quicksand<a href=“I%20admit%20it,%20I’m%20a%20sucker%20for%20cute%20things”>/url</a>.</p>
<p>Okay, I take the blame for this, but we REALLY should not turn this into an anti-religious vs. religious debate. On the other hand, does anyone want to have a meebo chat for accepted students (and any others who would like to join?). I’ve been dying to talk but I felt bad bringing it up over and over again.</p>
<p>Kay you guys I’m out. Good luck all!</p>
<p>I can’t wait 'til March/April for the RD applicants lol</p>