Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

It was a habit of mine to remind everyone that the most fearsome pirate lived among them, and naturally, the announcement came every day before sixth-grade band practice. I stood up on a short stone

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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.

*/indicates italics/ /But maybe life on earth could be heaven… Doesn't just the thought of it make it worth a try?/ When I first watched Bo Burnham’s performance of “From God’s Perspective,” a satir

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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.

*/indicates italics/ Hey, roomie! I’m Tina Zheng, and a terrible fact about me is that my dad named me after Tennessee. Tennessee— Tina Z.? You see it? Gosh, if I wanted my name to reflect the state

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Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why.

*/indicates italics/ /Click./ The camera felt clunky and unfamiliar in my hands. Squinting down at the viewfinder, everything in the photo looked… off. Last time I checked, only skies and rivers we

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What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?

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How did you spend your last two summers?

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What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?

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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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Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford.

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