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Elyna
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What extracurriculars should I do to get into Stanford starting 8th grade summer?
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Charlotte Geiger
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Hi!
If you’re aiming for Stanford and starting in 8th grade, focus on building a few meaningful extracurriculars that reflect your genuine passions. Top schools like Stanford aren’t looking for a long list of random activities — they want to see depth, leadership, and impact in what you choose. Pick 2–3 areas you truly care about, whether it's science, writing, art, service, or business, and grow in them over time. That could mean joining clubs like robotics or debate, starting a blog or nonprofit, doing community service, entering competitions, or even creating your own project. The key is to stick with what excites you and find ways to take initiative, show growth, and make a difference.
If you’re aiming for Stanford and starting in 8th grade, focus on building a few meaningful extracurriculars that reflect your genuine passions. Top schools like Stanford aren’t looking for a long list of random activities — they want to see depth, leadership, and impact in what you choose. Pick 2–3 areas you truly care about, whether it's science, writing, art, service, or business, and grow in them over time. That could mean joining clubs like robotics or debate, starting a blog or nonprofit, doing community service, entering competitions, or even creating your own project. The key is to stick with what excites you and find ways to take initiative, show growth, and make a difference.
Thank you so much for the advice.
Elyna