The Common App Essay plays a crucial role in your application profile to colleges and universities. The personal statement provides a space for students to showcase who they are beyond their academics and test scores. Students who are able to convey something unique about themselves or shed light on an interesting aspect of their identity through their writing gain a coveted advantage in admissions.

This video details how to brainstorm, outline, and draft the Common App essay for 2021/2022:

Choosing a Common App Essay Prompt 00:00
Brainstorming Your Common App Essay Topic 03:23
Outlining Your Common App Essay 12:23
Drafting Your Common App Essay (with Examples) 25:07