<p>For Stanford, you do not apply to a specific major. Stanford is wonderful because it encourages you to explore and, by your junior year, figure out what you’d like to major in and study in depth.</p>
<p>Putting your possible major isn’t binding by any means. Once you get into Stanford, you can choose any major you like, and you’re free to switch. (Some majors require an application, but I don’t think this is the majority.)</p>
<p>As for intellectual ideas, I know someone who got in talking about rhythm and why they’re intrigued by rhythmic patterns in drumming. Maybe this was a stretch, but it worked! So… write about something you really find interesting and makes you think. If you’re confused, throw your ideas out here, and we’ll give our opinions if you like.</p>