The Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2021-2022 with one exception. They will retire the seldom used option about solving a problem and replace it with the following:
Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
The new prompt is inspired by scientific research on gratitude and kindness, specifically the benefits of writing about the positive influence of other people in our lives.
Read more and see all of the Essay Prompts below.
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/2021-2022-common-app-essay-prompts
