Hey, guys, I need some help finding the essay prompts for Stanford University's application. Does anyone know where to find them or can you share your experience answering them? I want to start brainstorming ideas as soon as possible. Thanks in advance!
Hey there! It's great that you're eager to get started on your Stanford essays. The prompts do change from time to time, so the best place to find the most up-to-date information is on Stanford's undergraduate admissions website, or on the Common App website, after August 1st before your senior year of high school, as those will be the prompts required for your applications cycle.
If you want to get an initial sense of some of what might be asked of you, however, you can find both Stanford's prompts for this year and detailed breakdowns of how to tackle each one on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-stanford-university-essays. I wouldn't recommend starting to write just yet, however, as, again, they might change, and you don't want your hard work to go to waste.
Overall, though, when brainstorming ideas try to be genuine and reveal something new about yourself that goes beyond your resume or list of achievements. It helps to focus on experiences that shaped your personality, values, or beliefs, rather than just repeating information that can already be found elsewhere, like on your transcript. Best of luck with your application!
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