Template — Common App essay worksheet
The Common App personal essay goes to every college you apply to through the platform. You choose one of seven prompts and write between 250 and 650 words.
Document contents
- The template, ready to fill in: replace each field in brackets
- A page of advice to adapt it to your situation
- Show, don’t list: Tell one story in detail rather than summarizing your achievements.
- Your voice: Admissions officers want to hear how you think.
- Use the space: Most strong essays come close to the 650-word limit.
This document is for you if…
- You are preparing an application and want a strong file
- You want a clear template to adapt to your programme
- You want to avoid the mistakes that cost an admission
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