Stanford Essays

John Smith - MIT 2014 (EECS/English Literature)

Acceptances: Stanford, Harvard

Intellectual Vitality

Essay about discovering a chemistry problem-solving method using pH paper.

Roommate Letter

Describes his varied interests: labs, music, sports, libraries.

Why Stanford

Uses a chemical reaction analogy to explain his fit with Stanford.

Kay Cue - Yale 2014 (Chemistry)

Acceptances: Stanford

Intellectual Vitality

Responds to the prompt about a compound identification competition using innovation with sodium sulfide and pH testing.

Ted Menagerie - Stanford 2014 (Economics)

Acceptances: Stanford

Why Stanford

Uses statistical least squares analysis to correlate his traits with Stanford's characteristics.

Dory Fishie - Yale 2015 (Chemistry)

Acceptances: Stanford

Intellectual Vitality

Reflects on attending Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and connecting with peers globally.

Roommate Note

Presented as a humorous "wanted criminal" profile highlighting her work ethic.

Key themes across essays: genuine intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, balance between academics and other passions (music, sports), connection to Stanford's location and opportunities, and authentic voice and personality.