Stanford University

Personal statement required (250-650 words), plus eight supplements:

1. Required · 50 words

   What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

2. Required · 50 words

   How did you spend your last two summers?

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

3. Required · 50 words

   What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

4. Required · 50 words

   Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

5. Required · 50 words

   List five things that are important to you.

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

6. Required · 100-250 words

   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.

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7. Required · 100-250 words

   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.

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8. Required · 100-250 words

   Please describe what aspects of your life experiences, interests, and character would help you make a distinctive contribution as an undergraduate to Stanford University.

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