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.

“SYSTEM CHANGE NOT CLIMATE CHANGE!” My friends surrounded me, creating a sea of protest signs that represented our multilingual voices fighting for a more sustainable and safer future. Arms linked to

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What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? (50 word limit)

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How did you spend your last two summers? (50 word limit)

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What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed? (50 word limit)

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

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Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford. (50 word limit)

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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. (100 to 250 words)

The first time my short film was screened in a cinema, I didn’t watch it. Instead, I looked at my friends who sat beside me, eating popcorn and laughing at how weird it felt to see themselves projecte

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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 — know you better. (100 to 250 words)

Dear Roommate, Writing this now, I don’t know if Stanford will print this letter out and leave it at your desk for when you first arrive at our dorm. So here it is in an envelope attached to the pres

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Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why. (100 to 250 words)

“You’re saying I’m the blobfish?” “And I’m a…wombat?” I couldn’t help but laugh at the questions that the UNFCCC sector leads were asking me. Along with fellow youth delegates, I was sitting around

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USC faculty place an emphasis on interdisciplinary academic opportunities. Describe something outside of your intended academic focus about which you are interested in learning.

Along with fellow youth delegates and UNFCCC sector leads, I was sitting around a table at the Pre-COP26 Summit in Milan, drafting the youth climate statements that would be sent to ministers and pres

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Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections. (250 word limit)

Growing up with a range of interests, I always felt terrified of choosing just one of the various academic paths presented around me. However, at the center of this spider web, I now realise how inter

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Describe yourself in three words (25 characters)

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What is your favorite snack? (100 characters)

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Best movie of all time: (100 characters)

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Dream job: (100 characters)

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If your life had a theme song, what would it be? (100 characters)

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Dream trip: (100 characters)

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What TV show will you binge-watch next? (100 characters)

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Which well-known person or fictional character would be your ideal roommate? (100 characters)

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Favorite book: (100 characters)

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If you could teach a class on any topic, what would it be? (100 characters)

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