Guide to the 2017-2018 Common App Essays: Writing about Your Background (Prompt 1) HD

Searching for our Guide to the 2018-19 Common App Essays?! Look no further: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIohDgavxzCbH6tdiHjQMwPRuUkuiHO-g The first essay prompt of the 2017-18 Common Application (full text below) asks you to write about your background or identity. But what is it REALLY asking? Get the lowdown from College Essay Advisors Founder and admissions expert Stacey Brook. She’ll break this prompt down into its basic building blocks and offer some insider tricks and strategies for picking the perfect topic. For more tips and advice on college application essays: - Check out our guide to all the Common App 2017-2018 prompts: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/portfolio-items/2017-18-common-application-essay-prompts-a-guide/ - Watch our tutorial on writing a Common App Personal Statement: https://youtu.be/03YCfJjVjEM - Get more info or talk to a personal advisor at https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/ - Stay tuned for more information on the other prompts, coming soon! Full prompt text: 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.