<p>So I wrote my own prompt for the commonapp essay, but it's basically a combination of two of the given prompts. I felt that this allowed me to write the best essay given my circumstances, and if anyone wants to read it and give me feedback, please do! Also, I have two versions of the essay, and if you do want to read it, can you let me know which format you preferred, and why? I've already sent this essay (format 2) to NU, but if I get rejected, I'm going to have to use this essay for all my other common app schools.</p>