Essay Requirements
There are essay questions for your personal essay on the Common Application. You must also complete the Stanford Questions, which are accessible through the Common Application once you have added Stanford University to your list of universities, in addition to the personal essay.
Short Essay Questions
All questions have to be answered.
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.
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.
Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why.
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