2026–27 cycle
College essay prompts
The official prompts, in one place, with length limits and a free grader for each one.
7 prompts
Common App essay prompts
Choose one prompt. 250–650 words.
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UC Personal Insight Questions
Answer 4 of the 8 questions. Each response is limited to 350 words.
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Coalition App essay prompts
Coalition recommends 500–650 words.
See prompts3 questions, one statement
UCAS personal statement
One personal statement, answering all three questions. 4,000 characters in total, including spaces.
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