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Stanford University Admit: Common App Essay Example

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College Admissions Coach | Stanford University Student & CS TA

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Read the Common App essay that got me into Stanford based on this 2024 prompt: Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

Stanford University

Example

Perfect GPA

Technology

36 on ACT