The College Essay Advisors Podcast

2: The Common App's Prompt #1 (The Background Essay)

College Essay Advisors Season 1 Episode 2

Join Stacey and Becca as they walk you through the Common App’s first prompt option (out of seven), which asks applicants to discuss a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it.

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The Common App's Prompt #1 reads, "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."