<p>They’re finally up! :D</p>
<p>This thread is for discussing the questions that appear on this year’s Stanford supplement.</p>
<p>Good luck everyone!</p>
<p>I guess I’ll start first…</p>
<p>The following question appears on the Stanford supplement:</p>
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<p>I’m confused…</p>
<p>Does that mean the summers of '08 and '07 or the summers of '07 and '06?</p>
<p>So on the Stanford supplement there are a list of all these questions like what movies do I like, what do I like to read, what are my hobbies, etc. I do plan on answering them completely honestly, however does anyone know how the admission officers actually view this section of the app? Do they actually place part of their decision to accept or deny you based on what you put for these mini-questions? And if so, how much weight is put on these questions? as they seem the most subjective out of everything.</p>
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I’m guessing that they can’t hurt you, but they can probably help you a lot.
Maybe they’re used for tiebreakers between applicants…</p>
<p>Hippo: I’m applying this year, so I know about as much as you, but the way I interpret that section is that they’re trying to find out if you’re a “real person”, and if you have a personality. Like there are lots of people with good stats and tough courses, but that are really bland. I think this is their way of distinguishing those people. Then again, I really don’t know how they view it!</p>
<p>Can anyone please answer my question? :(</p>
<p>xzibit: I’m pretty sure it doesn’t matter as long as what you tell them is interesting. Just pick and choose what you want to say.</p>
<p>^^ agreed.</p>
<p>Though how the question is worded, I’d say the summers of '08 and '07…</p>
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<p>It’s really just to see what kind of person you are, to get a feel for your application, etc. You don’t have to regard this as make-or-break questions (they’re far too short to be such), but do put effort into answering them with earnest.</p>
<p>Also, don’t be afraid to be informal in them. You don’t have to sound like an uptight nerd who reads Kant and watches the Discovery Channel all day. :p</p>
<p>Could someone kindly post a comprehensive list of the questions? Stanford’s supplement is still viewable online only to people who open up a Common Application account, just like last year, right? For other colleges of interest, I just download the .PDFs of the supplements and read them myself.</p>
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<p>When applying in fall 2008, the likely interpretation is “How did you spend summer 2008 and summer 2007?” Both of those summers are past by the time you submit your application and your application is read.</p>
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Thanks, tokenadult! :)</p>
<p>That makes sense…</p>
<p>I was not planning on applying to Stanford until I read the supplement. Finally, a section where I can truly show my unique personality!!</p>
<p>This may seem a bit stupid, but on the common app online it says “answer in two lines or less” but then they provide you with 300 characters worth of space, so they want you to fill up the 300 characters?</p>
<p>Here are the questions: </p>
<p>Name your favorite books, authors, films, and/or musical artists. </p>
<p>What newspapers, magazines, and/or websites do you enjoy? </p>
<p>What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? </p>
<p>How did you spend your last two summers? </p>
<p>What were your favorite events (e.g., performances, exhibits, sporting events, etc.) this past year? </p>
<p>What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed or participated in? </p>
<p>What five words best describe you?</p>
<p>Isn’t there a letter to a roommate too?</p>
<p>^Those are the “part one” short answer questions. “Part two” contains the three essays, one of which is the letter to a roommate.</p>
<p>for the supplement question and just overall, do we have to use complete sentences? There is a lot of info in a small amount of space…</p>
<p>Chief56, I think they said somewhere not to feel compelled to use complete sentences.</p>
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<p>That is correct…</p>
<p>I wrote mine conversationally. Barely used any complete sentences on the note to your roomate part.</p>