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Stanford University’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts
Intellectual Curiosity Short Response
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.
Roommate Note Short Response
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.
Diversity Short Response
Please describe what aspects of your life experiences, interests and character would help you make a distinctive contribution as an undergraduate to Stanford University.
Select-A-Prompt Short Response
Respond to all of the following short answer questions.
Option 1
What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?
Option 2
How did you spend your last two summers?
Option 3
What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?
Option 4
Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.
Option 5
List five things that are important to you.
