Does Johns Hopkins have the wrong essay prompt?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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So I wrote my Johns Hopkins essay according to what the common application said the prompt was. The common app says that it is the following.

"Write a brief essay (300-400 words) in which you respond to the following question.

Successful students at Johns Hopkins make the biggest impact by collaborating with others, including peers, mentors, and professors. Talk about a time, in or outside the classroom, when you worked with others and what you learned from the experience."

So I wrote it, put it in the text box, clicked preview on the common app and realized that it says “Current interests essay” above the words I put in. I thought that was weird since the prompt doesn’t have anything to do with current interests so I looked up the JHU prompt online and I found this…

“Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 on a spirit of exploration and discovery. As a result, students can pursue a multi-dimensional undergraduate experience both in and outside of the classroom. Given the opportunities at Hopkins, please discuss your current interests (academic, extracurricular, personal passions, summer experiences, etc.) and how you will build upon them here. (300-500 Word limit)” https://ivyready.org/college-application-essay-prompts-2017-2018/2017/6/27/johns-hopkins-university-essay-prompts-2017-2018

I don’t know if I am missing something obvious but which one is the prompt!

Thanks!!

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My kid answered the collaboration prompt. Perhaps they will get kids answering one or the other prompt and that they will not penalize anyone.

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The collaboration prompt is the one on the JHU website

https://apply.jhu.edu/application-process/application-information/

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The collaboration prompt is definitely the correct prompt.

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I guess the “Current Interests Essay” title on the preview was just a fluke by JHU then? It’s weird how there actually is another prompt that matches it. Oh well, thank you!