Essay Questions

o Chapman University (200 Words or fewer)

Please explain your interest in the major(s) you selected

(Kinesiology/Sociology)
There are thousands of universities and colleges. Please share

with us why you are choosing to apply to Chapman.

The I Am Chapman campaign on our campus was created to
foster an appreciation and awareness of diversity, inclusion,
equity and social justice for all. We celebrate our students
individuality in all of its forms including their race, ethnicity,
interests, ability, geographic background, experiences,
culture, religion and opinions. Given the diverse perspectives
and backgrounds of our community, the admission committee

would like to know what makes you Chapman

Fun Facts in one sentence and even one word.
Please list three words to describe yourself
What is your favorite quote and by whom?
What is your favorite subject?
Who is your role model?
What is your most prized possession?
What is your dream job?
What is a talent you wish you had?
What is your guilty pleasure?
What is one of your pet peeves?
Name one dish you would cook for our admissions

team?
Name a Hashtag to describe you?
What is the top thing on your bucket list?
What song should we be listening to while reading your

application?
o Stanford University
Short Questions (50 word limit)
Name your favorite books, authors, films and/or artists.

What newspapers, magazines, and/or websites do you

enjoy?
What is the most significant challenge that society

faces today?
How did you spend your last two summers?
What were your favorite events (e.g., performances,
exhibits, competitions, conferences, etc.) in recent

years?
What historical moment or event do you wish you could

have witnessed?
What five words best describe you?
Short Essays (250 word limit)
Stanford students possess an intellectual vitality. Reflect
on an idea or experience that has been important to

your intellectual development?

Virtually all of Stanfords undergraduates live on
campus. Write a note to your future roommate that
reveals something about you or that will help your

roommate and us know you better?

What matters to you and why? (100-250 words)
o University of San Francisco (150 word maximum choose 1 of 3)
In what ways would the University of San Francisco be a good

fit for you as a student and as an individual?

What interests you most about the intended major listed on
your application? If you are undecided or open minded, as
some prefer what academic areas would you like to explore
before committing to a program of study?

Among your extracurricular and word experiences, please

elaborate on one that was the most meaningful to you and
why.