先看整套文书，再决定每一篇写什么
准备补充文书时，可以先判断每一道题承担的功能：它希望补充个人背景、学术兴趣，还是社区中的经历与贡献？再选择能回应这道题的具体证据，避免多篇文章反复讲述同一段故事。以下是 Vista 的通用写作建议，具体作答范围仍以上方题组要求为准。
主文书与补充文书可以相互支持，但不必承担相同的任务。需要讨论学校匹配时，把个人经历与具体的院校机会联系起来；处理经历类题目时，重点说明自己的行动、选择与变化。最后把所有回答放在一起读，检查重复和遗漏。
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SUPPLEMENT ESSAYS / 2026–2027
斯坦福大学
Stanford University
五道极短回答，每题 3–50 词；三篇长文书，每篇 100–250 词。
2026–27 本季官方要求已核对2027 U.S. News 综合大学 #5（并列）普通申请含校本必答题资料复核 2026-09-17官方来源：Common App · Stanford 2026–27 Writing Requirements
申请时需要注意
除 Common App 主文书外，完成五道极短回答和三篇长文书。以下八题均可直接阅读中英文。
文书原题
每道题先保留可核对的英文原题，下一段为对应中文；正式提交请以申请系统原文为准。
所有申请者｜五道极短回答
所有本科新生申请者
作答规则
五题分别作答，每题 3–50 词。
- Short Answer 1
What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?
你认为当今社会面临的最重大挑战是什么？
3–50 words - Short Answer 2
How did you spend your last two summers?
过去两个暑假，你是如何度过的？
3–50 words - Short Answer 3
What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?
你希望亲眼见证哪个历史时刻或事件？
3–50 words - Short Answer 4
Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.
请简要说明一项课外活动、你从事的一份工作，或你承担的家庭责任。
3–50 words - Short Answer 5
List five things that are important to you.
列出对你重要的五件事。
3–50 words
所有申请者｜长文书
所有本科新生申请者
作答规则
以下三题分别作答。
- Essay 1
The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning.
斯坦福社群充满好奇心，无论在课堂内外都积极求知。请思考一个让你由衷地对学习感到兴奋的想法或经历。
100–250 words - Essay 2
Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate—and us—get to know you better.
几乎所有斯坦福本科生都住在校内。请给未来的室友写一张便条，展现你的某个特点，或帮助你的室友——以及我们——更好地了解你。
100–250 words - Essay 3
Please describe what aspects of your life experiences, interests and character would help you make a distinctive contribution as an undergraduate to Stanford University.
请说明你的生活经历、兴趣和性格中的哪些方面，将有助于你作为本科生为斯坦福大学作出独特贡献。
100–250 words
Common App 主文书｜七选一
通过 Common App 申请本科新生的学生；其他申请平台按各自要求作答
作答规则
必交 1 篇，250–650 词。以下是 2026–2027 Common App 官方七道题，选择其中一道；不是七篇，也不是额外七道校本补充题。
- 01
Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
有些学生拥有某种背景、身份、兴趣或天赋，它对他们如此重要，以至于他们认为，如果申请材料中没有呈现这一点，申请就是不完整的。如果你也有这样的感受，请与我们分享你的故事。
250–650 words - 02
The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
我们从所遇障碍中汲取的经验，可能是日后成功的根基。请讲述一次你面对挑战、挫折或失败的经历。它对你产生了怎样的影响？你从中学到了什么？
250–650 words - 03
Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
请回顾一次你质疑或挑战某种信念或观点的经历。是什么引发了你的思考？最终结果如何？
250–650 words - 04
Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
请回想他人为你做过的一件事，它以意想不到的方式令你感到快乐或感激。这份感恩如何影响或激励了你？
250–650 words - 05
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
请讨论一项成就、一个事件或一次领悟：它开启了你的一段个人成长，也使你对自己或他人产生新的理解。
250–650 words - 06
Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
请描述一个让你如此投入、以至于忘记时间的主题、想法或概念。它为什么吸引你？当你想进一步了解时，会向什么资源或什么人求助？
250–650 words - 07
Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
请就任何自选主题提交一篇文书。它可以是你已写过的文章、对另一道题的回答，也可以是你自行设计的题目。
250–650 words
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