<p>Procrastinating on college apps, once again! Anyway, I've finished all of the essays/responses for the Stanford app, aside from the roommate one. I'm not sure how to phrase this or even what to discuss. I've been advised to write a light essay, maybe about unique attributes of my personality. </p>
<p>I was thinking of writing one of the following:
1. My germophobia
2. Resilliance--not suceeding in many of my endeavors
3. My not being the most intelligent, but the hardest working
4. My introverted nature, detached but content</p>
<p>Actually, the list goes on. I can't determine what I'd actually want to write to a roommate that would be something I'd also share with an adcom. I don't want to write an essay that sounds pretentious--it should be something we'd give to our roommate, right? Then again, I don't want it to be to light, or else it won't sound like I'm taking the process seriously.</p>
<p>Anyway, I wanted general advice. Also, I'd greatly appreciate it if current Stanford students could post their responses. That way, I can get an idea of the format, along with what type of response is considered acceptable. </p>
<p>I'd greatly appreciate any assistance you guys can provide. I'm really in a bind with midterms and applications and any examples and guidance you could provide would be valued.</p>
<p>You can email me at: adnan(dot)esmail(at)gmail(dot)com</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>