Common app essay

We’ve spent the last few weeks breaking down the Common App essay prompt by prompt, and today we’re going to give you our ultimate guide to writing the Common App essay. There might be seven different prompts, but ultimately, all schools want the same thing from their applicants’ Common App essays:

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If you're like most students, you're wondering, "What should I write about in the Common App Essay?" This article outlines a strategy to tell your story.

With college admissions season in full swing, it’s time to talk about one of the most important components of the application: your essay. A requirement of the Common App, the essay is what makes you a person in the eyes of admissions officers, setting you apart from the countless other students who have taken the same classes, played the same sports, and done the same required service hours. Unfortunately, this essay is wildly different than the ones you probably write in school. Having…

Sitting down to write your common app essay can seem pretty daunting! Here are 5 tips on how to approach this critical part of your college application: