The Common Application evolves from year to year in an effort to best meet the admissions needs of member institutions. For the 2012 - 2013 application cycle, however, the changes are minor. Like last year, the essay needs to be in the 250 to 500 word range. The 500 word maximum was a change that has many critics -- 500 words isn 't much space in which to present a fleshed-out idea -- but the hope is that admissions officers won 't have to slog through so many long, rambling, poorly edited essays (learn more in this article on essay length).
The Common Application went live late on July 31st, and now is a good time to start working on your essay. The actual essay options have not changed since last year. In 250 to 500 words, students should respond to one of these prompts:
Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its …show more content…
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