The 2016-2017 Common App Prompts Are Out!

The 2016-2017 Common App Prompts Are Out! The 2016-2017 Common App Prompts Are Out And Nothing Has Changed The 2016-2017 Common App Prompts Are Out And Nothing Has Changed Yes, its true. While you were sleeping, the tiny elves powering the Common Application were up all night perfecting the 2016-2017 prompts. This unprecedented early release gives juniors almost an entire year to plan for this momentous assignment. Plus, the 2016-2017 Common App prompts are exactly the same as the 2015-2016 prompts! So, juniors, make sure to pick those seniors brains before they graduate â€" and dont forget to check out our handy guide to the prompts. For reference, the 2016-2017 prompts are: 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. 2. The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? 3. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again? 4. Describe a problem youve solved or a problem youd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma  anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken  to identify a solution. 5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. Organize your writing plan with our 2016-2017 calendar. Get a head-start on your Common App essay with our guide. Book your slot with an expert Advisor before they all fill up! About Thea HogarthView all posts by Thea Hogarth »