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Old 12-26-2007, 07:46 PM   #1
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A question about "a topic of your choice" option

For the common application, if I choose to write on a topic of my own choice, do I have to write what topic question I am responding to?

the same question goes for Notre Dame's application. They say "Please note the topic you have selected." Do I just write a sentence or two explaining which prompt, of my own creation, I am answering?
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:52 PM   #2
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I think writing the topic of your choice would be fine. For my essay, I believe I might do that, too.

Do any other people have other opinions?
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Old 12-26-2007, 09:43 PM   #3
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Being clear about your topic should be good. Just make sure your essay is long enough and personal.
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Old 12-26-2007, 09:44 PM   #4
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*bump* Anyone have a definite answer? So is it required that I indicate exactly what topic of my own choice I'm writing about?

Also, what is the maximum length for the common app essays?
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Old 12-26-2007, 09:47 PM   #5
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Check with the Notre Dame forum for definite answers and check with the other college forums, too.
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Old 12-30-2007, 10:08 PM   #6
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Same question: For example, the Chicago application asks you to write your own prompt. Is the same expected for the common app?
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