When I’m applying to colleges do I
Write a different essay for each school on prompts they give me? Or do I
Write one on a topic I choose? Sorry,
This whole things confusing
For the Main essay on the Common App, you choose one of the five prompts and base your essay on that. Some schools have additional writing supplements you must fill out; you add the school to your list of schools on the Common App, and click it. You’ll get a scroll of different boxes and writing supplements will be one of them. There you will complete the additional material. Don’t worry about overlooking it because some applications won’t send unless you fill it out, and you can preview the PDF before you send. Additional supplements may sometimes only be able to be completed after submitting your application, so be wary of that too. Your guidance counselors can help you out too. But if you have any questions feel free to PM.