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Common Application

 
 
The Common Application (informally known as the Common App) is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of nearly 1,000 + member institutions in the United States and various other countries.  
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Application Guide for first-time students.
 
Member institutions may also require a "Common App Supplement," and ask additional questions, with only two restrictions.
 
 

Below is the full set of Common App essay prompts for 2023-2024.

  1. 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.
  2. 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?
  3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
  4. 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?
  5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
  6. 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?
  7. 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.

We will also retain the optional COVID-19 question within the Additional Information Section.

 

 
IMPORTANT!!!!
Seniors! In order for Ms. Mackey to submit a letter of recommendation, transcript, and secondary school report, you must log into Naviance and follow instructions and tasks assigned to you in Naviance. All tasks must be completed by Oct. 1st for Early Action / Early Decision and Nov. 1st for ALL Regular decision.