<p>Hi, I was just writing about the common app essay and I wanted to ask if the common app essay should/could have connections with the specific college essay. If so is it a good idea to have some sort of linkage in between. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>No, there is no need for your essays to connect or relate to each other or overlap in any way.</p>
<p>The CommonApp essay is supposed for all schools although you are allowed to revised it twice between submissions. It is meant for minor corrections according to their guideline. It is not encouraged to write a school specific essay on CommonApp although you may. I don’t think you need to link your supplement essay to the Common essay, however, whatever your write should be consistent when they touch the same area.</p>