<p>On the common app essay directions it says not to customize the essay in any way for individual colleges. However, I am only applying to one school that uses the common app, so can I mention that specific college in my essay, or will it hurt me?</p>
<p>Usually for college essays you wouldn’t write the college name. Like you wouldn’t write why you wanna go there or something. You’d write about a passion you have or an experience that made you who you are today. That’s what gets the admissions board’s attention not another paper about how gorgeous the campus and dorm rooms are.</p>
<p>If you have any questions I’d suggest e-mailing or calling the admissions office. They are usually very kind and helpful about questions like that.</p>
<p>Good luck :)</p>