The Common App is the primary way that students apply to more than 1,000 colleges and universities in the US. In 2023, it processed close to 7 million applications from 1.25 million students around ...

The Common Application has confirmed that its seven personal essay prompts will remain unchanged for the 2026–2027 admissions cycle, following positive feedback from students, counselors, and colleges ...

The Common Application offers prompts designed to draw out personal narratives, from overcoming challenges to exploring captivating interests. Understanding each prompt’s intent helps applicants ...

While the University of Chicago says there is no strict word limit on its supplemental essays, other schools prefer brevity.