Quick question for the seasoned Common App users out here: how many essay prompts do you have to answer from the list provided? Is it just one or more? Thanks in advance for clearing up the confusion!
Hey there! Happy to clear up the confusion for you. For the Common Application essay, you only need to answer one prompt out of the ones provided. You get to choose which one resonates with you the most or that you feel you can write the best essay in response to. Each prompt is an opportunity to reveal something new and personal about yourself that isn’t already reflected in your application. Good luck with your essay!
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