<p>what are they looking for. I have no idea how to start this essay. I mean what does a note to a roommate look like?</p>
<p>Dear Roomie,</p>
<p>I'm so excited to meet you! It's crazy that we're both finally here and I can't wait to explore Stanford together.
1) YOu know, in high school, my nickname was...... (go into amusing story about something embarassing you did or some special thing about you)
2) It's amazing how everything in your life just comes together. I mean, two years ago I was.... (talk about how you overcame something difficult)</p>
<p>You get the picture. Use the informal tone to express something about yourself that the judges won't "get" from your other essays.
I talked about my crazy school spirit, weird study habits and all of the clubs I want to join if I get accepted. You have to almost paint it like you're there and you're giving your roomie a head's-up as to what you're like. This is a great, if not genius, substitute for the interview, so put your best foot forward, but do NOT try and laundry-list your achievements.</p>
<p>I thought that they would want to see your personality and/or humor.
I for one talked about how I wouldn't leave my wet towels on the ground.</p>
<p>just tell them something that your application doesnt say about you already. the wet towel idea above is good .. just dont go on about the things they can already see. be quirky. I told the about my secret culinary ardency and how i go off on tirades, creating a plethora of food at a mere whim.</p>
<p>its all up to you, whatever you write about, make sure its you</p>