For the first time in a few years, the Common Application (used by students to apply to most private and out-of-state public schools) has changed a question when releasing their 2021-22 essay prompts. The new question pertains to kindness and gratitude - a topic I think we can all agree deserves a larger role in college admissions.
Early summer after junior year is a great time to start brainstorming and drafting your college essays - I'm ready to help when you're ready!
Check out the essay prompts here:
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/2021-2022-common-app-essay-prompts