Feb 27, 2025 · The Common App essay prompts offer diverse topics, inviting students to share personal stories, challenges, growth, and meaningful experiences. Discover what has changed and remained …

Aug 1, 2025 · Below, you’ll get a step-by-step walkthrough of each section. You’ll learn what each question asks, why the Common App includes it, and how to answer accurately for maximum …

Mar 12, 2025 · We thoroughly break down the 2025-26 Common App essay prompts in addition to offering brainstorming and writing advice.

Learn about the 2025–2026 Common App updates, including unchanged essay prompts, a broader “Challenges and circumstances” question, and reduced word limits.

Now that we've established the basic ideas you need to keep in mind as you brainstorm, let's go through the 2025-26 Common App essay questions one at a time and break down what admissions …

Oct 15, 2025 · Below, we offer tips for every single Common App Prompt this year (all 7!), with specific advice designed to impress admissions officers. Why trust us? We’re run by two Princeton graduates …

With over 1 million students applying through the Common App annually, understanding the essay process—especially the essay prompts, topic selection, and word limit—is essential to crafting a …

We are happy to announce that the Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2025–2026. While some schools are beginning discussions with juniors and transfer students about college …

Jun 1, 2020 · The Common App can allow students to submit essays, recommendation letters, and numeric measures like test scores and class rank. Below, we’ll talk through the prompts, how to …

Nov 21, 2025 · Fortunately, there’s seven Common App essay prompts available during the 2025-2026 cycle. In this guide, we’ll discuss each prompt and give you some tips on how to respond. Related: …