<p>Well, to answer your “Why Stanford over other schools” question, there’s a few reasons. I simply feel like it is the best environment for me to be in for the next four years. I’m not discounting other schools, and I’m sure I’ll do fine anywhere I attend, but I love the general atmosphere (from what I’ve heard) of Stanford. Where everyone wants to make a startup, where everyone has aspirations, where everyone is immersed in the Silicon Valley environment. The most clear cut goal in my life I have at this point is to create a indie video game from the ground up. Everything I’m doing right now is geared toward this, and to that extent, I’m working on my music composition, computer programming, art design, and other skills. And I can’t think of a better place to start that than at Stanford. (Hopefully I can make that into a somewhat coherent essay).</p>
<p>“Applicants with extraordinary talent in the fine or performing arts may submit supplementary materials for review.”
Ha, now I’m beginning to second doubt myself. I haven’t put out any masterpieces yet, but I have a few hopefuls coming up. In any case, the supplement information comes out on the 15th, and then I have a month or two to assemble a working portfolio. Or not.</p>
<p>Thanks for the information on how the process works. Looks I’ll at least make it into the second round, assuming the 20% that are removed are based on academics (my definite strongest suit).</p>