What is the Common App Essay?

<p>Hey!</p>

<p>Alright so I have begun to write my college applications and such and came across UCF's Essay prompts. I am doing the "How has your family history, culture, or environment influenced who you are?" prompt, and think I am doing well.</p>

<p>I came across the App Essay and really have no clue what it is.. Will I be submitting my prompt as well as this App essay to UCF?</p>

<p>How will I submit it? </p>

<p>Another thing, for UCF there is a maximum of 600 words to be used for the essay, would it be bad to finish around 400 or so? Would someone mind taking a look at an unfinished essay for this prompt some time tomorrow? Thanks a bunch people!</p>