Other risk factors: 1  Previous blood clot. 2  Family history of clots. 3  Clotting disorder (inherited or acquired) 4  Obesity. 5  Older age. 6  Cigarette smoking. 7  Varicose veins.
AdmitSee found students whose application essays had a sad tone were more likely to be accepted to Harvard than Stanford. Specifically, essays written by students who were later admitted to Harvard focused on overcoming challenging moments in life.
Application Requirements As you begin to prepare your application, familiarize yourself with the application process and requirements for your desired program(s) by reviewing the links below. The application for the 2018-2019 academic year is now live. Apply through the main Stanford Graduate Admissions site here.