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Common App Essay Examples - Prompt 1

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Common App Essay Examples - Prompt 1

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Level
Session
The Thrill of Racing: Finding Contentment on the Water
Common AppPrompt 1B
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Cornell College
+1
The Impact of Moving: Embracing Change and Cherishing Relationships
Common AppPrompt 1A
UIUC
Georgia Tech
+5
Balancing Discipline and Spontaneity: Finding My Path
Common AppPrompt 1A
MIT
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
+7
The Pantsless Blueberry
Common AppPrompt 1B
Harvard University
Georgetown University
+1
Baking as a Bridge
Common AppPrompt 1A
Johns Hopkins
The Ultimate Present: Building the Best Possible Future
Common AppPrompt 1B
Stanford University
Dartmouth College
My Closet: A Journey of Cultural Integration and Self-Discovery
Common AppPrompt 1A
NYU
Boston University
The Uncomfortable Truth: A Sikh's Journey to Overcome Hate and Discrimination
Common AppPrompt 1A
Princeton University
Lessons in Money: A Global Perspective
Common AppPrompt 1A
Yale University
From Apple Fanatic to Minecraft Entrepreneur: Embracing Innovation and Taking Risks
Common AppPrompt 1B
Stanford University
Georgia Tech
Embracing Dual Identities: A Journey of Cultural Exploration and Political Passion
Common AppPrompt 1A
Northwestern University
Washington State University
+3
Embracing Identity: My Journey with the Name Ady
Common AppPrompt 1A
Johns Hopkins
Northwestern University
The Power of Art: Facilitating Communication and Enacting Change
Common AppPrompt 1C
Stanford University
Building Connections: A Lego-Life Journey
Common AppPrompt 1B
Brown University
Embracing My Identity: The Journey of Xinxin Zhang
Common AppPrompt 1A
Cornell University
Fordham University
+1
Embracing My Indigenous Identity
Common AppPrompt 1B
Columbia University
Dartmouth College
The Importance of Self-Belief and Embracing Opportunities
Common AppPrompt 1
Purdue University North Central
Golf Girl: A Journey of Determination and Camaraderie
Common AppPrompt 1B
Connecticut College
Embracing Dual Heritage: A Journey Towards Inclusion and Social Change
Common AppPrompt 1
Princeton University
Embracing Cosplay: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Common AppPrompt 1
Caldwell College
Georgia State University
+1
The Lottery of Life: Confronting Realities and Embracing Change
Common AppPrompt 1
The New School
The Battle Against Cancer: From Survivor to Advocate
Common AppPrompt 1
Emory University
Capturing Life Through the Lens: A Journey of Passion and Creativity
Common AppPrompt 1
DePaul University
North Central College
+3
From Adversity to Inspiration: A Journey of Resilience and Impact
Common AppPrompt 1
Other
Xavier University
+3
A Mangrove Propagule's Journey: Finding Home in Unlikely Places
Common AppPrompt 1
University of Hawaii - Manoa
Chaminade University of Honolulu
+3
Breaking Boundaries: Discovering My Artistic Side through Henna
Common AppPrompt 1A
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
UIUC
+2
La Vita Symphonia
Common AppPrompt 1
University of Rochester
Case Western Reserve University
A Journey of Empathy and Compassion: Transforming Ideas into Reality
Common AppPrompt 1
University of Rochester
Lake Forest College
+1
A Journey of Exploration: From Technology to Environmental Science to Criminal Justice
Common AppPrompt 1
Ball State University
The Dual Systems: Expressing Myself as "Mohamed Omar", Ubuntu, and Windows
Common AppPrompt 1
UIUC
Arizona State University
+5
Living by Letters: A Journey Through the Alphabet
Common AppPrompt 1
Other
Transforming Adversity: A Student's Journey to Advocacy
Common AppPrompt 1
Northwestern University
University of Washington
The Magic of Music: Finding Fulfillment Through Piano
Common AppPrompt 1
NYU
University of Wisconsin - Madison
+1
Finding My Voice: A Journey of Accents and Ambitions
Common AppPrompt 1
UCSD
UIUC
+4
The Pride of Purpose
Common AppPrompt 1
UIUC
Embracing Originality
Common AppPrompt 1
Northwestern University
Duke University
+1
From Bedtime Stories to Empathy: How My Grandmother's Tales Shaped My Path
Common AppPrompt 1
Purdue University
A Catalyst for Change: Empowering Through Education and Technology
Common AppPrompt 1
NYU
Indiana University-Purdue University at Columbus
Steeping My Identity: A Journey Through Life's Phases and a Cup of Tea
Common AppPrompt 1
Wellesley College
Dance: From K-pop Dreams to Empowering Initiatives
Common AppPrompt 1
Boston University
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