<p>Could someone post this years essay topic/s and the amount of words for the new semi-finalists? I know my son would like to start writing while waiting for his guidance department to notify him officially that he is in fact a semi-finalist.</p>
<p>I think a lot of students on CC are in the same boat.</p>
<p>“To help the reviewers get to know you, describe an experience you have had, a person who has influenced you, or an obstacle you have overcome. Explain why this is meaningful to you. Use your own words and limit your response to the space provided”</p>
<p>so basically, just use your CommonApp essay. They don’t state a word/character limit–you just have to keep hitting “preview” until your words no longer show up in the red zone. The space doesn’t look too big though. I haven’t started writing mine yet, but it definitely looks like the space is fewer than 500 words.</p>
<p>^ dontmindmehere </p>
<p>Thank you so much. </p>
<p>I Really like your username also.</p>