SIG-057 Official source Stanford University
Stanford describes essays as a way to hear applicants in their own words and genuine voice.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe essays are your chance to tell us about yourself in your own words; there are no right or wrong answers and you should allow your genuine voice to come through.
Authentic voice · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-048 (admission.stanford.edu) · source record