Stanford University
About
Located in Stanford, California, Stanford University is globally renowned for its symbiotic relationship with Silicon Valley and its exceptionally strong programs in computer science, engineering, and economics. Undergraduates experience a collaborative and intellectually vibrant campus culture where intense academic drive is balanced by a laid-back, outdoorsy West Coast lifestyle and a deeply rooted residential college system. Distinctly nicknamed "The Farm," the university sets itself apart with its massive 8,180-acre campus and an unrivaled entrepreneurial ecosystem that provides undergraduate students with direct access to venture funding, startup incubators, and cutting-edge research laboratories.
Wikipedia:Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University, is a private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, in memory of their only child, Leland Jr.
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Essay Requirements
Stanford University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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