Political Views During Admissions

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>I was just wondering about whether or not Stanford applicatants/students would consider sharing political views during an essay or interview with Stanford a bad idea...if the view are a bit unorthodox. </p>

<p>In saying that, I have dreamt of anarachy, but accept Marxist Communism as my official political guide. Stanford is in largely democratic state of California, where I live, so would it be going TOO FAR to discuss my political views during an essay or interview...especially if I, a Middle Eastern, was ripping the idea of democracies to shreds...</p>

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<p>If you think it's going to be a problem, don't discuss it.</p>

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<p>Good point. Okay, thank you. I just won't bring it up unless it is asked, but it probably won't be.</p>

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<p>No, talk about it if it's something that defines you.</p>

<p>Be genuine. If that means discussing your unorthodox (for California) political views, give them.</p>

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<p>I am a huge conservative. It was by far the largest part of my high school extracurriculars. I even wrote my long essay about helping a candidate. However, I just didnt mention any political parties. The important thing was I was involved and learned about the world, not that I was a conservative. Having a certain political bent is not an asset in college admissions, its what you do with it, so write about that.</p>

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<p>There are no interviews at Stanford, so no one will ask you to discuss anything you don't want to discuss. </p>

<p>The problem with your views is not that they are controversial, but that it is difficult to defend them intelligently. But if you feel that your political views define who you are, and you can show your personality by discussing them - go ahead.</p>

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<p>Thank you all.</p>

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<p>lol you went from anarchy to Marxist Communism? It sounds like youre one of those kids who thinks they look cool by claiming they belong to one of these "radical" groups. But you probably have no clue what theyre actually about or how they actually mechanic in real world.</p>

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<p>Doesn't seem like an appropriate topic to talk about.</p>

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<p>High school radicals/idealists will find their ideas can't exist in the political vacuum of college life. And reality for that matter.</p>

<p>You won't really be taken seriously unless you show extraordinary intellectual character regarding said views.</p>

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<p>Have you even read the Manifesto?</p>

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<p>ya this guy is a joke</p>