Daeil Overseas Studies Program (DOSP)

Here is some highlights from the Stanford Counselor Newsletter.

Like most highly selective and competitive universities here is what they request- directly from the admissions officers perspective.

Why do your students do what they do? What motivates them, what excites them? What do they LOVE? As admissions officers, we are trained to read between the lines- after reading four essays, a list of activities, and three letters if evaluation, believe me, we can differentiate a student who is going through the motions from a student who is actually deeply engaged in what he is doing! There is no need for students to play every sport their high school offers or be in every club from Amnesty International to Zoology Club. We want students to do what they love and do it really well. (Emphasis mine) –Erinn Evans, Assistant Director of Admissions

Remember colleges want you to find your passions and help you develop them. Find a few things you like doing and explore, experiment, and play- most importantly have fun. I know many of you have the pressure of “study-all-time” syndrome that Korea forces on you, but if you can only be brave and think outside the box and differently. Stop being a study robot. They don’t want that.

Now, if you don’t have a passion, still explore, look, take an adventure and look for one. You don’t have to have a passion, but it’s nice to show that you are trying.

Statistically here is the typical Stanford Freshman Student:

GPA: 4.0 or higher - don’t worry at our school, I explain to them that our school is a very challenging environment.

Top 1-2% of class - Again, don’t worry about it our school, but it doesn’t hurt if you actually are in the top 2%.

SAT Verbal - Above 680

SAT Math - Above 680

SAT Writing - Above 670

SAT Total - 2030

9.6% is international

Everyone has the foundation of high quality academics, so now you have to show to them how can you differentiate yourself and show them what you love.