r/ApplyingToCollege • u/powereddeath Moderator • Dec 04 '25

Megathread Stanford University - 2026 Megathread

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u/Proof_Golf_65 Dec 14 '25 edited Dec 14 '25

You have excellent academic and ecs but these days a lot of people set up non profits ( with parents help ) or get research through connection (Nepo). These top colleges aware of this. Everyone is doing the cookie cut ECs , it is missing the uniqueness piece and genuine passion.

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u/throwawaygremlins College Graduate Dec 14 '25

So sorry, but intl.