daijobu Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I'm wondering whether CA essay prompts change much year to year. I notice that in announcing this year's list of questions, 2 have no change, 3 are "revised", and 2 are new. Does the CA attempt to have a little bit of turnover in the questions every year? And how much revision has happened to a question that was revised? 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. [No change] 2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? [Revised] 3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? [Revised] 4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. [No change] 5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. [Revised] 6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? [New] 7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. [New] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 The prompts remain the same for two years, then change, although the changes are often more like revisions than replacing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkT Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 We picked up this book: How to Prepare a Standout College Application by Allison Cooper Chisolm and Anna Ivey It has good advice about essays. because of this thread: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/650598-your-favorite-college-admissions-books/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.