Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work or family responsibilities.
150 words
The prompt above is from the 2019-2020 application cycle. It will be updated for the 2020-2021 cycle once new prompts are released.
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 prompt above is from the 2019-2020 application cycle. It will be updated for the 2020-2021 cycle once new prompts are released.
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
The prompt above is from the 2019-2020 application cycle. It will be updated for the 2020-2021 cycle once new prompts are released.
Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why.
250 words
The prompt above is from the 2019-2020 application cycle. It will be updated for the 2020-2021 cycle once new prompts are released.
Respond to the following required short response questions:
1) What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? (50 words)
2) How did you spend your last two summers? (50 words)
3) What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed? (50 words)
4) What five words best describe you?
5) When the choice is yours, what do you read, listen to, or watch? (50 words)
6) Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford. (50 words)
7) Imagine you had an extra hour in the day — how would you spend that time? (50 words)
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The prompt above is from the 2019-2020 application cycle. It will be updated for the 2020-2021 cycle once new prompts are released.
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