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Common Application Essay: It’s Really About You

The purpose of the Common Application essay — the main college essay — is for the admissions officer to get to know you. This essay sets the stage for the supplemental essays that help admissions readers recognize what makes you a great fit for their university. Before you settle on a prompt, take a personal inventory.

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