Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others (650 words).

9:47 PM: Rummaging through the antique oak cabinet, I found the washed-out box I had grown so fond of. Surrounded by the Colombian tropics, my family and I were ready to play the game about the rules

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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 (250 words).

The exotic concept of logarithms that I was learning about in my 10th grade Math class haunted me. I had memorized all of its properties, but regardless of how hard I tried, I failed to grasp the reas

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

My life is made up of constant pursuits, of big and small goals that dictate my actions. For 15 year old me, attending my school’s homecoming was one of them. As soon as the words “No, we will not bu

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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 (250 words).

I’m a pretty easy-going person: easy to talk to and easy to understand. There’s just one catch: my face speaks way louder than my words. Don’t be surprised if I start zoning out, scrunching my nose or

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

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

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

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

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