<p>Are the new essay prompts for the common app available now? D wants to start brainstorming ideas early this summer.</p>
<p>The essays usually don’t come out till summer- the prompts rarely change, but they are getting rid of the essay prompt that allows you to write on a topic if your own choice. I would look to see what the other essay prompts for 2013 were.</p>
<p>There are going to be slightly different prompts for 2013-2014. The maximum word limit is also now 650 words.</p>
<p>They can be found by googling “new common app essay.”</p>
<p>There you will see the new essay prompts for 2013-2014 school year. They are similar - but they eliminated the “Your Choice” option - there is a similar option however.</p>
<p>Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.</p>
<p>Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?</p>
<p>Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?</p>
<p>Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?</p>
<p>Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.</p>