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# Stanford Essays

## John Smith - MIT 2014 (EECS/English Literature)

**Acceptances:** Stanford, Harvard

### Intellectual Vitality

Essay about discovering a chemistry problem-solving method using pH paper.

### Roommate Letter

Describes his varied interests: labs, music, sports, libraries.

### Why Stanford

Uses a chemical reaction analogy to explain his fit with Stanford.

## Kay Cue - Yale 2014 (Chemistry)

**Acceptances:** Stanford

### Intellectual Vitality

Responds to the prompt about a compound identification competition using innovation with sodium sulfide and pH testing.

## Ted Menagerie - Stanford 2014 (Economics)

**Acceptances:** Stanford

### Why Stanford

Uses statistical least squares analysis to correlate his traits with Stanford's characteristics.

## Dory Fishie - Yale 2015 (Chemistry)

**Acceptances:** Stanford

### Intellectual Vitality

Reflects on attending Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and connecting with peers globally.

### Roommate Note

Presented as a humorous "wanted criminal" profile highlighting her work ethic.

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**Key themes across essays:** genuine intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, balance between academics and other passions (music, sports), connection to Stanford's location and opportunities, and authentic voice and personality.