<p>I am an international student who dreams to go to either MIT or Stanford when I turn 18, so I was wondering, what are the essay prompts for MIT and Stanford? Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>It’s easy to create accounts on Commonapp.org (for Stanford) and MIT website and see their prompts for the current year.</p>
<p>These were the prompts for the Class of 2016 (a year ago):</p>
<p>MIT:</p>
<p>We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do for the pleasure of it. (100 words or fewer)</p>
<p>Although you may not know what you want to major in, which department or program at MIT appeals to you and why? (100 words or fewer)</p>
<p>What attribute of your personality are you most proud of, and how has it impacted your life so far? This could be your creativity, effective leadership, sense of humor, integrity, or anything else you’d like to tell us about. (200-250 words)</p>
<p>Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations? (200-250 words)</p>
<p>Tell us about the most significant challenge you’ve faced or something important that didn’t go according to plan. How did you manage the situation? (200-250 words)</p>
<p>STANFORD (in addition to the standard Common App essay):</p>
<p>Stanford students possess an intellectual vitality. Reflect on an idea or experience that has been important to your intellectual development. (250 words - 2000 characters)</p>
<p>Virtually all of Stanford’s undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate - and us - know you better. (250 words - 2000 characters)</p>
<p>What matters to you, and why? (250 words - 2000 characters)</p>