<p>r the topics mostly the same from year to year for each college? I want to start the essays now but they seem very specific so I'm worried that it will change....</p>
<p>They are generally specific, and most of them do change.</p>
<p>They all have general themes, though. I.e. why do you want to come to XXXX school.</p>
<p>The common app is usually released August 1st (I believe?) so just wait until then.</p>
<p>The Common App is out already, but the Cornell supplement probably won’t be until August.</p>