<p>Common App won’t let me preview my essay (copy and pasted into the box) on the print preview screen. Is this normal?</p>
<p>Assuming you didn’t complete all required fields in your app, you should check back and fill in everything important (EC’s, name/address/contact info/school/guidance counselor/short answer/etc.etc.) Only when you fill in all required parts (you can just put random things in it and come back later) is the time you can you preview your essay. If you have filled in all parts, I suggest e-mailing Common App and explaining your situation.</p>