online or on paper?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm applying to Stanford (SCEA) this fall, and apparently it seems that they only offer online applications in comparison to the paper ones. The exceptions are if you do not have internet access or if you are physically disabled.</p>

<p>my entire application would look better, in my opinion, if it were on paper, not on a screen. For some reason I think it would look more genuine if it were in front of their face, and not on a computer screen with 5000 other applications. </p>

<p>would requesting a paper application work in my favor? Even if i do not have any of the qualifications stated above?</p>

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<p>I think you should follow the instructions and stick with the online option. Columbia has the same policy I believe</p>

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<p>i was under the assumption that they printed out the applications that were received online</p>

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<p>Online is easier for them and for you. If they don't have a paper app for everybody, there's a reason for it.</p>

<p>Your app would not be any more "special" because it's on paper and I honestly don't know what gave you that idea.</p>

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<p>Stanford has a jillion essays that can make you appear "genuine". Handwriting an application will probably only annoy them (especially Stanford, with their strict requirements anyway).</p>

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<p>They want it online because it's easier for them. That's why they say they want it online. Because they do.</p>

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<p>...because they burn paper applications... for not following their recommendations.. Out of tens of thousands of applications, why should they take in one more when it could so easily be used to save heating costs? </p>

<p>You don't want your application heating up the admissions room, DO YOU? DO YOU?</p>

<p>Just kidding. I'm also planning to apply EA for Stanford. I hope we both get in... Good luck, and apply in the way you feel most comfortable.</p>