We gather all essay prompts directly from the CommonApp, including supplemental essays and trigger questions. However, if some essays are located beyond the CommonApp, we may not always be aware of them immediately.
How We Collect Essay Prompts
Our primary source for essay prompts is the CommonApp, where we capture all main, supplemental, and trigger questions that schools include as part of their application process. This approach ensures that the essential essays most applicants needs are readily available in our system.
Why Some Questions Might Be Missing
Some schools have additional essays or questions that are hosted outside the CommonApp environment, such as on their own websites or specific departmental pages. These essays, which can include unique program requirements or additional application supplements, may not be visible to us unless specifically reported. This means that our visibility is limited when schools choose to place certain requirements outside the CommonApp platform.
Honors and Other Non-CommonApp Essays: How We Collect Them
We collect all essay prompt from the CommonApp, including main, supplemental, college questions and trigger questions. Additionally, CounselMore members and member schools directly report specialized essays, such as honors program prompts, to us. We then incorporate these essays into our database to ensure a comprehensive collection.
How You Can Help
If you notice missing essays or have concerns about specific school requirements, please reach out to us. Your feedback is crucial in helping us enhance our data collection and provide the most comprehensive support possible.