Stanford University

University of California Berkeley and Stanford University both are among the top choices of international students in the USA. Every university offers something unique for its international students to stand out of the herd. Both universities have its advantages and disadvantages. University of California Berkeley acceptance rate stands at 11%, which makes it extremely competitive. This means out of 100 students, only 11 students are enrolled in the university. On the other hand, Stanford University acceptance rate is 3.6%, which makes it somewhat competitive to secure admission. This figure states that out of every 100 students, around 3 to 4 students are enrolled at Stanford. Check the comparison listed below between UC Berkeley and Stanford. The below comparison will help students in gaining more clarity on these universities respectively:

For the Class of 2028, Stanford University acceptance rate was 3.61% and for the Class of 2027, it was 3.91%. Since the academic competitiveness is there, the applicants should have an exceptional background to take admission to Stanford. For UG students, the university has not mentioned the cut-off or GPA, still, it is advised to have a GPA of 3.9 or higher. Make sure to have good scores in SAT / ACT.

• Also, focus on taking part in extra-curricular activities as these are also valued at the time of admission
• Statement of Purpose and Admissions essays are also given importance during the admission process. So, be focused while writing these and make yourself stand out
• Strong recommendation letters can also help make an application strong for Stanford

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