How many Common App Essay versions did YOU have?

<p>So, the question says it all. I am currently working on my seventh version lol. I'll probably give it to someone for editing, and they will point out some major flaws that will lead me to write ANOTHER. </p>

<p>For students attending college, how many versions did you have before you finally came up with something that you were satisfied with?</p>

<p>For seniors applying to colleges, how many versions have you dumped so far?</p>

<p>I have considered tons of ideas in my head but i only had three of them on paper. The third one is almost finished but i’m not sure it is the best i am capable of, so i’ll probablty come up with a fourth one. I hope it will be the last time I dump a ready essay.</p>

<p>Lol, for me the idea was kind of the same, but its the manner in which I am conveying it. I have promised myself that I wont cross 8 :P</p>

<p>I have a folder that is 2.08 megabytes (seriously). 81 essays. Of course, a lot of those are variations on the same topic, but they all have substantial changes. There are 19 different developed idea threads in there.</p>

<p>Wow, christiansoldier, that’s a lot of work!! Since when have you been working on them?</p>