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.

Discipline, duty, selfless service, and honor—principles my military veteran father has lived by and indelibly etched into my psyche since the age of 10. These were tenets I needed to assimilate, grad

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event you'd like to witness

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Extracurricular activity, job, or family responsibility

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Five things that are important to you

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Idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

The four-cylinder engine's thunderous roar echoed as the car raced around the [Place Redacted] Raceway track at an incredible 120 mph. With each surge of speed, my veins pulsed with adrenaline. To

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Note to future roommate

Dear roommate,            If you happen to walk in at 3:00 AM to find me with a small headlamp, a spring bar tool, and headphones, playing Requiem in D Minor, K by Mozart, tinkering with a watch ban

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Life experiences, interests and character that would help you make a distinctive contribution to Stanford

A significant part of my identity is rooted in my Mexican heritage and the upbringing that instilled in me unwavering determination. Raised with strict discipline, I was taught never to give up and st

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What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

Everybody is a stranger but it is relatively easy to tell what kind of person they are and how they try to come across by paying close attention to their behavior. I learned to analyze a person's deme

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Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

The ability to take classes at my local community college for next to nothing as a high school student was a blessing because I was able to further fuel my fire for learning. My relentless pursuit of

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Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.

To me, the car was an extension of self, a blank canvas waiting for my touch. Diving into its complex anatomy, I marveled at the intricate dance of moving parts, learning from engine mechanics, and au

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Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?

A large aspect of my identity is my Mexican heritage and how I was raised with an iron fist, instructed to never quit, and ultimately become limitless. As the eldest sibling, I was expected to contrib

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