What GPA do I need to stand a chance at Stanford?

Hello, I'm working really hard on my school work and I dream of going to Stanford. I'd like to know what GPA Stanford typically looks for in an applicant. Does anyone have an understanding of this?

Stanford University, like many highly selective institutions, doesn't explicitly state a minimum GPA requirement, but the caliber of students who get accepted generally have very strong GPA's. To give you an idea, the middle 50% range for the GPA of accepted students is typically around 3.9 - 4.0 on a weighted 4.0 scale, meaning most admitted students generally have between an "A" to "A+" average. This means almost all of their grades are As throughout high school.

However, it's essential to remember that Stanford conducts a holistic review of all applicants. This means they consider many factors beyond simply GPA such as your course rigor (e.g., how substantive and challenging your course selection was), your SAT/ACT scores, your extracurricular activities, and the quality of your essays among other things. For instance, if your course load is more rigorous and includes a lot of AP or IB courses, a slightly lower GPA might not be looked at as negatively as compared to someone who took an easy route and achieved a high GPA.

That said, it's always beneficial to go for the highest GPA you can manage while still challenging yourself academically and being actively involved outside of class. Every part of your application, including GPA, matters in a highly competitive admissions process like Stanford's.