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2021-2022 Common Application Essay Prompts & Tips

ByCheree Liebowitz

Juniors and parents of juniors: The 2021-2022 college application season has officially begun. The list of essay prompts for the Common Application (www.commonapp.com), accepted by more than 900 colleges, has been released. Students must choose one of the prompts and answer it to fulfill the “Writing” section of the Common Application. The application doesn’t go live…

Seven Savvy Strategies for Conquering the Common App

Seven Savvy Strategies for Conquering the Common App

ByCheree Liebowitz

On August 1, the Common Application went live. Seniors: Now is the time to start filling out your college applications. The Common Application can be used to apply to more than 900 universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad.  Keeping organized is the best way to complete the Application. Here are some tips from the…