Discover Stanford

What aspects of Stanford did Katie Murphy find appealing as a high school senior?

• Its focus solely on competitive sports.

• Its lack of diversity in academic interests.

• Its world-class academics, professors, and research, combined with a collaborative and caring environment.

• Its strict policy against students living on campus.

What was a significant personal achievement for Dahlton Brown regarding his university admission?

• He was the first person in his family to attend a four-year university.

• He received a full athletic scholarship for rugby.

• He was accepted into an international exchange program.

• He founded a new student organization on campus.

What two distinct areas of study does Shalmali Bane pursue, which she feels combine different parts of her brain?

• Physics and Literature

• Biology and Theater

• Computer Science and Art History

• Mathematics and Music

What qualities does Bryant Johnson admire in the people at Stanford?

• Their tendency to be reserved and quiet.

• Their focus on individual success above all else.

• Their desire to make a difference in the world, better themselves, and ask challenging questions.

• Their preference for traditional academic paths without exploration.

What characteristic do professors at Stanford share with many students?

• Highly competitive

• Strict and formal

• Laid-back and inviting

• Focused solely on research

Which class inspired Sarah Jiang to pursue the study of human behavior?

• Neuroscience Fundamentals

• Human Behavioral Biology

• Cognitive Psychology

• Evolutionary Anthropology

What initial concern did Kelly Hernandez have about attending Stanford as a first-generation college student?

• Difficulty with academic rigor

• Lack of financial aid

• Inability to relate to other students

• Limited career opportunities

What was a key factor that attracted Daniel Knapp to Stanford, and what field did he discover there?

• The university's strong athletic programs; computer science.

• The happy and ambitious people; product design.

• The West Coast lifestyle; social entrepreneurship.

• The extensive research facilities; engineering.