No More Personal Statement?

Applying to College Common and Coalition Application
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<p>The Times reports that the Common App, in addition to going online-only next year, will get rid of the “Topic of Your Choice” question.
[Common</a> Application Is Removing a Surprising Essay Topic - NYTimes.com](<a href=“Common Application Is Removing a Surprising Essay Topic - The New York Times”>Common Application Is Removing a Surprising Essay Topic - The New York Times)</p>

<p>In other words, there will be no more personal statement; students will have to choose from a handful of more specific questions, just like on Common App Supplements. This could put a stop to clich</p>

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<p>Given the ever-increasing number of college applicants, increased standardization only seems beneficial. The existing essay options are general enough to give students room to articulate their individuality, and this can be substantiated further by extracurriculars.</p>