Getting into Stanford as an international student is very competitive. Every year, less than 10% of the freshman class is classified as a non-resident alien. For the year 2010-2011, 8% of the freshman class were international students. If you want to learn more about the application process for U.S. Colleges, you've come to the right place. This eBook is a compilation of articles, blog posts, and a personal stories from a former Stanford University admit from the Philippines. Aside from a detailed high school plan, the book contains a comprehensive guide to the tests required for an international student as well as tips to make a strong application. Everyone has dreams of getting into a top-tier university, no matter who they are and where they're from. And as an international student with dreams to study in a U.S. college, there are a lot of hurdles that one must overcome to create a strong application and gain admission into these universities. Because of the intensity of this application process, the international student can feel overwhelmed. This eBook will give you quick tips and pointers that can help you navigate through the application process (in this case, it is specifically tailored for Stanford University) by presenting facts and figures regarding admission and GPA, a detailed guide for your essays and recommendation letters, as well as quick facts regarding the SAT and TOEFL. This book will arm you with good advice to prepare you for the dreaded college application. ENJOY!