Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) – Short Questions (7 answers)
Stanford: Briefly respond to the following inquiries so we can get to know you better. Do not feel compelled to use complete sentences.
Name your favorite books, authors, films, and/or artists. (50 word limit)
50-word version:
My favorite books are Outliers and Steve Jobs...
What newspapers, magazines, and/or websites do you enjoy? (50 word limit)
50-word version:
I thoroughly enjoy perusing through StackExchange.com...
What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? (50 word limit)
Version 1-1: 50 words
Dearth of tolerance and excess of anxiety...
Version 1-2: 74 words
Dearth of tolerance and excess of anxiety...
Version 2-1: 50 words
Ethical issues raised by the advancement of technology...
Version 2-2: 60 words
Ethical issues raised by the advancement of technology...
How did you spend your last two summers? (50 word limit)
Version 1-1: 50 words
In touring Europe and Asia, I visited all the museums...
Version 1-2: 50 words
In touring Europe and Asia, I visited all the museums...
Version 2-1: 50 words
I toured Europe and Asia. In both continents, I visited all the museums...
Version 2-2: 50 words
I toured Europe and Asia. In both continents, I visited all the museums...
Version 2-3: 77 words
I toured Europe and Asia. In Europe, I visited all museums, all natural wonders and all tourist attractions...
What were your favorite events (e.g., performances, exhibits, competitions, conferences, etc.) in recent years? (50 word limit)
50-word version:
My favorite event was the TEDx talk...
What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed? (50 word limit)
Version 1-1: 28 words
I wish I could have witnessed the feat of Alan Turing...
Version 1-2: 50 words
I wish I could have witnessed the feat of Alan Turing...
Version 1-3: 53 words
I wish I could have witnessed the feat of Alan Turing...
Version 1-4: 60 words
I wish I could have witnessed the feat of Alan Turing...
What five words best describe you?
25-word version:
Resolute, ambitious, meticulous...