[Video] How to Write the Common Application Essay (Prompts #2, 3, and 4)

Written by Wordvice KH2,441Updated Apr 12, 20231 min read

The Common Application Essay has been updated for 2017-2018. This means that some of the prompts have changed from previous years. This video analyzes essay prompts #2-4 and gives some suggestions for brainstorming and responding to these individual prompts.

1.Who will find this information useful?

Who will find this information useful?

All students applying to US colleges through the Common Application

This video will provide you with:

A reading of prompts #2-4
Key questions and example response topics
Brainstorming and content focus

Video Outline:

Introduction of prompts
Analysis of what should be included
Prompt response brainstorming exercises
Essay-writing Dos and Don’ts

For more information about the Common Application Essay, please visit their website, and please check out our Resources page for tips and guidance on many other essays.

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