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