Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

Overlooked. Second class. Forgotten. Despite being a universal eating utensil, the spoon is not on most tables. In many East Asian cultures, chopsticks alone are on holders. In Western restaurants, f

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Please tell us more about your cultural background and identity in the space below. (< 150)

I eyed the green bird on the floor. The April Cuckoo was in my hand and the August Geese in my stock pile. After waiting eons for my turn, I matched the February Nightingale card and added it to my p

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Pick what field of study at MIT appeals to you the most right now, and tell us more about why this field of study appeals to you. (100 words or fewer)

My Crohn’s medications revealed cellular pathways, with Remicade blocking TNF-alpha and methotrexate causing adenosine accumulation. These logical but convoluted cascades provide the answers to life,

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Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations? (250 words or fewer)

One month into freshman year. A 48/200 on a test. Yet contrasting with this competitive environment in Science Olympiad, there’s a collaborative dichotomy that makes the club fun. I first realized t

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We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it. (200–250 words)

As the camera pans out of the scene of Ascent, I exit my game of Valorant, unplug my tablet, and end for the day. Victory. Wait. Backtrack. Tablet? No, Valorant isn’t available on tablets. I’m actuall

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At MIT, we bring people together to better the lives of others. MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world’s biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you have contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc. (200–250 words)

Candy works great in getting kids to pay attention—but game design works better. With the kids’ thoughts slowly drifting, I tried to entice them with a candy competition over the terms we had just cov

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Tell us about a significant challenge you’ve faced or something that didn’t go according to plan that you feel comfortable sharing. How did you manage the situation? (200-250 words)

Thirty-eight people. That might seem small, but considering that the start of our CyberPatriot club was eleven, then sixteen, then fourteen people, this tripling in club size stressed me out. Our esta

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What’s so easy about pie?

PI ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $3.14 As a kid, I’ve always enjoyed playing math games with my family. Playing the gugudan times table (basicall

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

My Crohn’s medications uncovered intricate cellular pathways, with Remicade blocking TNF-alpha and methotrexate causing adenosine accumulation. Research papers littered my desk and Chrome tabs crowded

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Note to future roommate

Hi roomie, I’m so excited to finally be on campus and see you at Stanford! I can’t wait for our Coupa coffee runs, CoHo roommate dates, and late night snacks at Lakeside. If you need anyone to grab

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Something meaningful to you and why

One month into freshman year. A 48/200 on a test.  Yet contrasting with this competitive environment in Science Olympiad, there’s a collaborative dichotomy that makes the club fun. I first realized

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Additional Intellectual Experiences

I stumbled upon CTFs while googling preparation for CyberPatriot. Capture the Flags (CTFs) are competitions where people use cybersecurity techniques to solve puzzles and levels to find hidden clues,

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EC Essay

One month into freshman year. A 48/200 on a test. Yet despite this competitive environment in Science Olympiad, there’s a collaborative dichotomy that makes the club fun. Through midnight chats with

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