Guide to the 2024-25 Common App Essays: Writing about Setbacks and Failure (Prompt 2)

The second essay prompt of the 2024-25 Common Application (full text below) asks you to talk about how you approach challenges, obstacles, and even (GASP!) failures. CEA's Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to give you the lowdown on Common App's Prompt #2. What is admissions looking for with this prompt? And what are some common mistakes that students make when responding to this prompt? Watch to find out! For more tips and advice on college application essays: - Check out our guide to all the Common App 2024-25 prompts: www.collegeessayadvisors.com/portfolio-items/2023-… - Watch our tutorial on writing a Common App Personal Statement:    • College Essay Tips | Writing an Amazi...   - Get more info or talk to a personal advisor at www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/ Follow us on social: Facebook: www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisors Twitter: twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdv Instagram: www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/ Website: www.collegeessayadvisors.com/ Stay tuned for more videos on the other Common Application prompts, the Coalition Application essay prompts, and more! Full prompt text: 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?

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