Stanford University By: Cody Hotchkiss
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History of College In 1876, former California Governor Leland Stanford purchased 650 acres of Rancho San Francisquito. He later bought adjoining properties totaling more than 8,000 The little town that was beginning to emerge near the land took the name Palo Alto (tall tree) after a giant California redwood on the bank of San Francisquito Creek. Leland Jr. was just 15. Within weeks of his death, the Stanfords decided that they would find a lasting way to memorialize their beloved son.
Description of University Located in Stanford, California. It is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. It is situated in the northwestern Silicon Valley, approximately 20 miles northwest of San Jose and 37 miles southeast of San Francisco, on an 8180-acre campus near Palo Alto. Its most recent acceptance rate, 5.69% for the Class of 2017, was the lowest ever recorded in the university's history.
Application Requirements The First-Year Common Application The Stanford Writing Supplement $90 nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver request Official Testing (SAT or ACT Plus Writing) sent from the College Board or ACT School Report Official Transcript(s) Two Teacher Evaluations Midyear Report
Degree Options Aeronautics & Astronautics Anesthesia Anthropology Applied Physics Art & Art History Biochemistry Bioengineering Biology Business, Graduate School of Cardiothoracic Surgery Chemical and Systems Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil & Environmental Engineering Classics Communication Comparative Literature Comparative Medicine Computer Science Dermatology Developmental Biology East Asian Languages and Cultures Economics Education, School of Electrical Engineering Energy Resources Engineering English Environmental Earth System Science French and Italian Genetics Geological & Environmental Sciences Geophysics German Studies Health Research & Policy History Iberian & Latin American Cultures Law School Linguistics Management Science & Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medicine Microbiology & Immunology Molecular & Cellular Physiology Music Neurology & Neurological Sciences Neurosurgery Obstetrics and Gynecology Ophthalmology Orthopaedic Surgery Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) Particle Physics & Astrophysics (SLAC) Pathology Pediatrics Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Psychology Radiation Oncology Radiology Religious Studies Slavic Languages and Literature Sociology Statistics Structural Biology Surgery Theater and Performance Studies Urology
Outside of Campus activities Lot’s of open terrain Museums Bing overseas studies Zoo’s Internship in Washington Major cities are relatively close Lots of recreation like biking, and running
Financial Aid - Student scholarships are based on race, SAT, ACT scores, GPA, parental income, scholarships are given out by other numerous organizations, working for the college.
Career Services Besides their degrees information on post academic career are not given besides ongoing studies Except they keep all application information and achievements for post education job applications
Social Activities Gym access, community centers, restaurants, biking, running, recreation areas, very open campus, freshman gather to study, and an art center called the Rapture.
On campus living Use a program called AXESS to assign sweets with deadlines for autumn quarter being august 25th. Single Undergraduate Housing Single undergraduate students live across the campus in a variety of dorm and apartment building Single Graduate Housing Graduate students live in various apartment communities Housing for Couples without Children Students who are part of a couple live in designated apartment communities Housing for Students with Children Students with children are assigned to specific residential communities which meet their needs
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Academics Several courses are here that go towards a mechanical engineering degree. ME 14N: How Stuff Is Made ME 18Q: Teamology: Creative Teams and Individual Development ME 26N: Think Like a Designer ME 70: Introductory Fluids Engineering ME 80: Mechanics of Materials ME 101: Visual Thinking ME 103D: Engineering Drawing and Design ME 104: The Designer's Voice ME 104B: Designing Your Life
Questions What scholarships am I eligible for? Would I like the campus? Would I be compatible with any of the students? What fraternities would I like? Do they try hard to not be all Caucasian? How helpful are the professors? Would I be able to live with my grandpa? Would living off campus be an potion? Is there left over time for recreation? Would I be academically prepared
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