Who am I? I am curious. Innovative. Self-motivated. And yes, nerdy. Each of these elements flows in my blood, head to toe. I can’t deny them nor am I ashamed by them. Heck, I couldn’t even imagine life without them because, starting from an early age, they are what have made me. Everyone has had a certain toy or object they obsessed over as a kid. Mine was my dad’s briefcase. Inside was a clutter of spare...

*Stanford students possess an intellectual vitality. Reflect on an idea or experience that has been important to your intellectual development. (100 to 250 words)* “Soccer is about pure speed!” I heard Coach echo in my head every time I received a pass. So, without thinking, I would quickly dump the ball off to a teammate or attempt to dribble through horde of defense players, and frequently, I ended up playing the ball directly into the opponent’s open arms. Turnover after turnover,...

*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 — know you better. (100 to 250 words)* You’re probably wondering if I’m a snorer. And that’s fair, but I can assure you I’m not. You’ll enjoy your beauty sleep without interruption. Secondly, you’re probably wondering who I am, and well, that’s a bit more difficult to answer… ...

*What matters to you, and why? (100 to 250 words)* I could make a long list of all the things that matter to me: family, friends, education, soccer, band, clubs. And the list goes on. However, there is one thing that I prize the most. That’s God because without Him, I would not be the person I am today. Every day that I wake up, I'm thankful for the ability to experience life. After witnessing the death of loved ones, I�...

Choose teachers that like you (very important) and that are pretty prominent in...

I ultimately choose my school because of the great...

Apply for as many scholarships as you possibly can. There is no such...

Spend lots of time reviewing your essays. Ask teachers and peers to read them and give you comments....

Most of the schools just couldn't compare to Stanford in my...