Select up to six statements that best reflect your academic interests.

I explore and create worlds through the writing of stories.


I apply my creativity and imagination to the visual arts.


Becoming fluent in one or more languages will be a priority of my undergraduate education.


An involved argument between Nietzsche and Descartes would hold my interest for hours.


I am deeply interested in micro and macro economic systems that drive much of our individual and corporate lives.


I would like to teach or be involved in other ways in K-12 education.


I am intrigued by the structure of language and how we use it.


I want to push the envelope of air and space technology.


I want to pursue the combination of innovative architectural design with cutting-edge engineering technologies.


One reason I chose Stanford is that Silicon Valley is a great place to study and contribute to the accelerating revolution in computers and electronics.


I want to learn as much as possible about entrepreneurship, management, and the art and science of organizational behavior.


Earthquakes, volcanoes, waves, and wind are some of the things that pique my intellectual curiosity.


I look forward to delving further into the complex interactions of chemical elements and molecules.


Understanding and unraveling the nature of the cosmos, from quarks to quasars and everything in between, is one of my goals.


My interests are broad, and I think that the most interesting topics are often found at the intersection of various disciplines, such as "Science, Technology, and Society" or "Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity," just to name two.


Artistic performance through music, theater, and/or dance is a significant form of expression for me.


I am intrigued by the past, not only in understanding "how things actually happened," but in the variety of possible interpretations of what happened and why.


I read good literature whenever I have the chance.


There is nothing more interesting than learning about the wide variety of human cultures, whether ancient or modern.


I am fascinated by the processes of conflict and cooperation within and between nations and how fundamental concepts such as liberty, equality, and justice shape those processes.


I am curious about how and why people make their choices, whether through individual desires, mental processes, or societal pressures.


I dedicate time and effort to improving the world around me.


I am fascinated by the possibilities of nanotechnology and space-age materials.


Being involved in the design and creation of next-generation products or machines is one of my dreams.


Developing new technologies to help solve our energy and environmental challenges is essential to our future well-being, and I want to help make it happen.


Biotechnology is transforming our world, and I want to be a part of this new frontier.


Exploring the deep wonders of biology is something I hope to do while at Stanford.


I have rarely met a math theorem or proof that didn't capture my interest.


I would like to serve others through a career in medicine or the health sciences.