As an incoming community college student, how can I maximize my likelihood of getting accepted into Stanford as a transfer student?

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First of all, congratulations on having such high goals. Lots of people will try to stop you from even trying, it's important that you do not listen to them. It's important to look at the statistics, the overall transfer rate at Stanford is 1.9% (Note: This number includes all transfer students...not just community college transfers).  Statistically it's really, really, really, hard to get into Stanford from a Community College. But it is NOT IMPOSSIBLE. There are ways you can increase your chances at achieving this goal. 1) Not getting good grades. ...but rather, getting the best grades possible. A perfect transcript is so important coming from a Community College. Don't listen to the people saying "..WELL MY FRIEND GOT INTO STANFORD WITH A 3.1 GPA IN CC!!!" because they're most likely not telling the complete truth or are an outlier. 2) Get involved in your community!! ...I don't mean working at your local coffee shop or grocery outlet. Rather take an initiative to find a problem in your community, and try to solve it. This can come in the form of starting a charity, participating in town hall meetings, or even simply volunteering. Try and make your community a better place. :) 3) Find work in your field of interest. Incessantly look for internship opportunities, jobs, or even conferences with people who are currently working in your field of interest. Find people with your dream-job on LinkedIn and send them a personal Email regarding your interest in the field. Offer your services for free, because you're not focused on finding an income but rather are looking for distinguishing experiences. 4) Contact Stanford Admissions Early. Reach out to Stanford Admissions and let them know you're interested in applying. Ask them for advice! You'd be surprised how accommodating the admissions board are at big universities. Tell them your story, and ask how you can maximize your chances of being accepted. 5) Write an Amazing Application. I cannot stress the importance of having an amazing application essay. GET HELP ON YOUR ESSAY. Share your story, and make the essay personal. Stress what makes you a unique individual and directly show how you (personally) can positively impact the Stanford campus. Worst Case Scenario: You get rejected... You attend another awesome University with an amazing work ethic, the ability to participate in a professional atmosphere, and the power of making your community a better place. You got this. If you need any help in achieving your big transfer goals, don't hesitate to visit: http://www.klipclap.com

1. Begin with the end in mind.  Contact Stanford's admission office and ask to set up an informational interview (phone or in person) to discuss this.  2. It's not more difficult to transfer than to apply as a first year student, in fact, in many cases it's much easier as many schools have slots set aside for transfer students. 3. In my experience -- showing improvement from high school to college (I had a D average in HS and was a straight A student in college, joining and being an officer of activities and clubs in Community College and working while I was a student may have helped my case to transfer and get a full-scholarship to a school I admired greatly -- a top 5 b-school for undergrad...   I hope this helps!