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.

“This is gonna be the best day of my life. My li-i-i-i-i-ife.” I sang to myself in a hushed, out-of-tune tone, forgetting the rest of the words to the song. I received several confused stares from str

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Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

My creativity manifests in my violin playing. Before my audition for the youth orchestra, I remember repeatedly practicing shifts to the 7th position until my fingers hurt, and inching up the speed on

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

My greatest skills are finding unexpected humor in everyday situations and making adjustments in my life. For example, during my year living in Ukraine and India due to my dad’s work, I remember feeli

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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.

I am inspired by the intersection of medicine and technology, specifically regarding type 1 diabetes. Being diagnosed at age one, I needed to adapt early to a dozen finger pricks a day. Eventually, I

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

I have made my community a better place by raising money and awareness, as well as sharing expertise about diabetes. After seeing my parents going to an adults-only diabetes fundraiser, I asked them w

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event

I would have loved to see the faces of the Trojans the moment that Greek soldiers started coming out of the Horse. I appreciate the ironic humor and the absurdist nature of this situation. Briefly el

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

I have been using insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) since before I can remember. These technologies have dramatically improved my health and quality of life, so I wonder how benefic

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Note to future roommate

I have heard so many great things about you and can’t wait to get to know you. I was wondering: what’s something on your bucket list, and what’s something you have already crossed off? Here are a few

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Something meaningful to you and why

Elephart. Say that out loud. Every time I walked by this unfortunately-named Ukrainian store, it brought a smile to my face. During my time in Ukraine, I took photographs of these outrageous translati

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