Stanford Essay Prompts 2021
Required Essays
1. 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. (100-250)
2. Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family. (3-50)
3. What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed? (3-50)
4. What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? (3-50)
5. How did you spend your last two summers? (3-50)
6. Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford. (3-50)
7. Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why. (100-250)
8. 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. (100-250)
Writing Supplement
Stanford University does not have a standard writing supplement. A writing supplement may be triggered by answers you provide in your application. |
