Common App expiration question

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If a student takes a gap year - will the Common App remain "open?" I've tried googling, but think I'm phrasing it awkwardly and can't find a direct answer.

 

Mainly wondering if the letters of recommendation, counselor letter, etc will still be intact if/when she possibly reapplies to a different university next fall.

 

She would need to re-write the essay and make it applicable to her at that time, as well as address the gap year (is the "Why'd you take a gap year" question an automatic pop-up on the Common App? Or do only certain colleges ask this specifically?)

[JanetC]

In the past, the common app has deleted all applications August 1st to reset for the next year's applicants. Not sure if this is continuing.

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Thank you!!!!!