<p>I was advised some time ago (probably more than once, too) by a recent survivor of the college admissions process to start working on the apps now, because working on them when they're due is exceedingly unfun. I've downloaded a few applications, but they're either for the class of 2005, or I can't tell. </p>
<p>How much do the essay questions generally vary from year to year? Are there certain parts of the application - such as when they pose a question and give you a few lines to answer - that aren't classified as essays and don't change? When will the new '06 applications roll out, in all their splendour?</p>