No, they’re optional right now. But if you have a high score (e.g., SAT 1450+), it can strengthen your application.

Focus more on essays, recommendations, and extracurriculars if you skip the test.

Very competitive — Stanford’s acceptance rate is under 4%.

But don’t get discouraged. Every year, Nepali students are admitted, especially those with strong academics, leadership experience, and unique personal stories.

Goreto helps you shape your application to stand out.

• IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)
• TOEFL iBT: 100+
• Duolingo: 120+ (accepted for UG)
• PTE: 68+

Yes. On an F-1 visa, you can work up to 20 hours per week on campus during the semester and full-time during breaks.

Jobs include research assistantships, dining hall, library, or IT support. Later, you can do internships through CPT and work in the U.S. after graduation through OPT (up to 3 years for STEM students).

The tuition alone is about $61,731/year for undergraduates.

Living expenses in Silicon Valley can add another $25,000–$30,000 per year.

That’s nearly NPR 12–13 million per year. But remember — with aid, most students pay much less.

Stanford has 600+ student clubs, including South Asian and Nepali groups.

You’ll find cultural events, momo nights, and even Dashain/Tihar celebrations on campus.

Palo Alto is safe and student-friendly, with easy trips to San Francisco and San Jose.

Most Nepali students either:

• Work in the U.S. using OPT/STEM OPT (tech & business grads especially),
• Pursue graduate school, or
• Return to Nepal with a top-ranked U.S. degree that boosts careers in NGOs, UN agencies, and corporate jobs.

Yes, Silicon Valley is one of the costliest areas in the U.S. But Stanford provides housing, meal plans, and scholarships that offset a lot of the costs.

With Goreto’s budgeting tips, Nepali students manage their expenses well.

We assist with:

• Profile evaluation & course selection
• SOP, essays, and recommendation strategy
• Financial aid applications (CSS Profile)
• Visa documentation & mock interviews
• Pre-departure orientation and networking with current Nepali students at Stanford