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Guide to the Common Application Prompts

2020-21 Common Application Essay Prompts: A Guide

We dissect every last one!

Guide to the Common Application Prompts

2019-20 Coalition Application Essay Prompts: A Guide

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2017-18 Supplemental Essay Prompts: The Guides

2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompts: The Guides

We break down prompts from schools across the nation.

Top 6 Common Application Essay Tips

Top 6 Common Application Essay Tips

We share our favorite tricks!