<p>Hello everybody!
I am an international student from Germany who wants to apply to some American universities, including Stanford.
I need someone of you guys, preferrably a current Stanford student or alumnus, who could preefread my short essays for Stanford.
Thank you very much in advance for any help offered!</p>
<p>I'm sure you'll hear from some Stanford folks, but something you should know is that US universities really want your 'voice' in your app essays (being international myself, I know that is not the case in many other countries, where they are looking for a more formal style) So if you haven't read up on this particularly literary genre :), do a little web searching and reading - it's definitely a unique form of essay! Overall, they are looking for a personal feel to your essay, so make sure you write it that way.</p>
<p>Hi Ailey!
Thanks for your advice. Well, I have finished the essays already ... I just need someone to read it and tell me what I can do better.
Do you think you could do that, too?</p>
<p>By the way: You said you're also an international student? Where are you from if I may ask?</p>
<p>I'm not a student, I'm the mother of a student applying this year... I'd be glad to read your essays, if you like, but the other piece of advice I would add is that someone who knows you is best, say an English teacher, because he/she could tell if your voice is indeed coming through.</p>