<p>So I got rejected from Stanford undergrad and am gearing up to go there for grad. Does anyone have words of wisdom for Stanford's grad. admission process?</p>
<p>1) Get a 3.8+ GPA, preferably 3.9+.
2) Start doing research early, like sophomore or even freshman year.
3) Get to know 3 professors who can write letters of recommendation.</p>
<p>I was actually rejected from Stanford undergrad and attend Stanford for grad now.</p>
<p>I'd disagree with im_blue's #1 as it depends on the program and what undergrad you are attending. hell, I have friends with a 3.6/3.7 that got a first year fellowship from stanford EE for MS/phD.</p>
<p>Well, I only listed a GPA guideline, not a requirement by any means. The GPA guideline applies mainly to humanities and sciences majors, where 3.9+ GPAs from top undergrads are a dime a dozen.</p>
<p>As far as engineering goes, you're correct that there are a few undergrad schools that will get a GPA break, such as Caltech and MIT. However, this number is less that you'd think, since for example Stanford EE has a 3.85-3.9 average GPA, and most students attended a top 5-10 undergrad anyway. Certainly, there are students with great research experience and recommendations who get in with a lower GPA, but the average is what it is. As a side note, I know someone who got into Berkeley EECS with less than a 3.0 GPA.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. I am majoring in the humanities, most likely poly sci. As for my undergrad school, it's not a 5-10 school, but it's well known enough. </p>
<p>You give me hope imblue. I also like the idea that my gpa can be a little lower to get in, blah2009 =D</p>