Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. (Max 650 words)

I was a math tutor for a year while I was in my first two years of high school. During this time, I met numerous intelligent kids who felt like they weren’t smart because they struggled with math con

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What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? (Max 50 words)

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How did you spend your last two summers? (Max 50 words)*

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What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed? (Max 50 words)*

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family. (Max 50 words)*

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Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford. (Max 50 words)*

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The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. (Max 250 words)*

I have always enjoyed math. However, I didn’t discover my true love for it until I was in high school and taking calculus 1. I was sitting in the big stadium seats of my first in-person university m

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Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate – and us – get to know you better. (Max 250 words)*

Dear roommate, my name is Katarina, but everyone calls me Kat, and I’m excited to start our adventure together! There is so much that college life has to offer and having someone there to go through

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Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why. (Max 250 words)*

The cold air hits me as I get out of my car and walk to the stage door of the theater. I weave through the backstage, making my way around random props, boxes of costumes, and stray dance bags. Once

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