No. Stanford has only Regular Decision with a January 2 deadline. This means you have more time to prepare your application and can apply to other schools throughout the process.

The middle 50% of admitted Stanford students have SAT scores between 1500-1580 and ACT scores between 34-35. Test scores are important but Stanford uses holistic review.

Stanford’s open curriculum allows you to design your own academic path with minimal distribution requirements. You have freedom to combine disciplines and pursue your intellectual interests deeply.

Stanford values demonstrated intellectual curiosity and pursued interests, which can be shown through internships, research, projects, or sustained activities. Quality and impact matter more than quantity.

Stanford is need-blind in admissions for US citizens and permanent residents. For international students, Stanford is not need-blind but meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted international students.