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Stanford University Admit: Distinctive Contribution Example

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College Admissions Coach | Stanford University Student & CS TA

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Read a short essay that got me into Stanford based on this 2024 prompt: Please describe what aspects of your life experiences, interests and character would help you make a distinctive contribution as an undergraduate to Stanford University.

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Technology

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