Guide to the 2018-19 Common App Essays: Writing about Setbacks and Failure (Prompt 2) HD

The second essay prompt of the 2018-19 Common Application (full text below) asks you to talk about how you approach challenges, obstacles, and even (gasp) failures. 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 the Common App essays: - Check out our guide to all the 2018-19 prompts: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/portfolio-items/2018-19-common-application-essay-prompts-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: 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?