<p>I didn't apply to stanford, didn't feel like i was qualified and didn't want to write the essays. But i was talking to my cousin the other day who was a Stanford grad from the early 90's. He said the essay topic for the year he applied was on "If you were to write a book, what would it be and why (1 pg). His essay was 4 sentences saying that he wouldn't write a book because he rather live life instead of wasting time sitting on his ass writing. He had otherwise below average stats for a Stanford applicant at the time and expected to get rejected. When april came, not only did he get accepted, he got a note from an admission counselor thanking him for the truth instead of some BS essay.</p>
<p>just thought that was kinda cool, if i wasted your time i'm sorry.</p>
<p>well i don't see why he would lie to me (especially since i know he graduated from stanford, he has no reason to lie about his application), but honestly, i agree with his statement. i wouldn't want to write a book either, but i wouldn't have been brave enough to tell that to stanford in what was supposed to be in an essay.</p>
<p>very cool, i had an idea for something like that on this year's app, but i didn't do it. too chicken i guess. in retrospect, admissions to those schools is so hard i should have just gone for it. oh well. </p>
<p>I visited Stanford a few days ago and liked it more than i had before. but i also realized how likely i am to get rejected. lol, feeling a little bit bummed out right now...it's that nervous lull before the flood of letters (for better or for worse) start...it'll pass :)</p>