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. (max. 650 words)

Oh, Helen! I would like to write an ode to you, the raccoon in the dumpster who time and again scares me half to death as I try to throw the garbage away. How my workday would be incomplete without yo

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (50 words)

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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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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)

When a candle flickers out or a boat disappears around a river bend, the Pirahã people say that it is xibipío: gone out of experience. For my entire life, seemingly trivial linguistic matters like thi

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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)

I should prepare you for what you’re in for this year: “unbridled chaos” as my friends describe me. I, however, prefer the term “culturally ambiguous”. Hailing from Boston, I’ve been told I

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