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From Hong Kong to Stanford: Learn how Michael GOT IN!

Michael, a student from an ESF school, unpacks his admission journey and shares exclusive advice to fellow Hong Kong students on how to apply to their dream universities.

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How can you become one of the 3.95% of applicants that Stanford accepts?

At the top of his class, Michael excelled academically.

But he really ONLY started to prepare for his admission journey in the application year - Year 12 (i.e. Grade 11 or Form 5).

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Getting into Stanford is difficult - even more so when applying in Year 12!

Find out how Michael was able to build and present a coherent application portfolio within the tight timeline, earning him admission to one of the most selective and competitive degrees in the US today: Computer Science at Stanford University.

In this exclusive case study for Hong Kong students, learn from Michael’s admission journey:

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How he juggled his IB curriculum, extracurricular activities

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How he defined his path to Stanford Robotics Lab

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Why he decided to reach out despite higher education counselors in school

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How he prepared his personal statement and gained a deeper understanding of his true self

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What he recommends to future Hong Kong applicants like you!

A sneak peek of what you will receive...

“College admission is really an extensive and complicated process. There are a lot of requirements that you need to know about and it takes time to be ready and competitive… If I didn't seek external support, I would have difficulties understanding the yardstick for these essays, not to mention presenting my authentic self… I would tell my younger self to start early, which will make your process a lot easier and less stressful.” — Michael, Stanford Admit, Class of 2026

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