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.
wikiHow to Get Into Stanford. Choosing a college can be a very stressful time, especially when you're aiming for one of the absolute best schools in the US. Stanford is a holistic school with no minimum GPA, class rank, or standardized test score requirements. While they accepted a grand total of 5% of all applicants last year, it's still possible. We'll outline the process of becoming a Cardinal. Read on.