Ranking of Supplements (Common App Personal Essay Prompts)

Who This Is For

This service is for 12th‑grade students applying through the Common Application who feel confused about which of the 7 personal essay prompts they should choose. It is especially helpful if you have several possible stories, don’t clearly remember all your experiences from earlier grades or worry that you might pick a “popular” prompt that doesn’t actually suit you.
Parents and counselors who support students with Common App essays can also use this report as a structured decision tool before drafting begins. It is ideal for applicants aiming at selective or holistic‑review colleges where the personal essay carries significant weight.

Why Choose This Service

The Common App essay is a single, 650‑word piece that must communicate something meaningful and personal about you, so choosing the right prompt is crucial. Many students rush into drafting under a random or overly popular prompt instead of first matching their best stories to the question that fits them.
Our AI engine analyzes your profile, experiences and initial story ideas, then scores how well each prompt could showcase you, including the open‑ended “topic of your choice” option. You receive a prompt ranking based on fit and narrative potential, so you can start writing with strategic clarity instead of confusion.

What You Get

A personalized ranking of all 7 Common App personal essay prompts (including “topic of your choice”), from strongest fit to weakest based on your profile and stories.
A clear recommendation of the top 1–2 prompts that are most likely to produce a powerful, authentic essay for you, with a short explanation for each.
Notes on which core qualities and themes (identity, growth, challenge, gratitude, curiosity, etc.) each recommended prompt can best highlight for you.
Suggestions of specific experiences or angles from your background that could work well under your top prompts, so you aren’t starting from a blank page.
A simple comparison view showing why some prompts rank lower for you (for example, overlap with supplemental essays or weaker story material).
Digital delivery of your Common App prompt ranking and notes by email within the defined turnaround time after you share your information.

How It Works

Purchase the serviceAdd “Ranking of Supplements (COMMON APP PERSONAL ESSAY PROMPTS)” to your cart, complete secure checkout and pay 49.99 as a one‑time fee.
Share your profile and story ideasFill a short form about your key experiences (background, identity, interests, achievements, challenges, moments of growth, gratitude, etc.) and any rough ideas you already have for your main essay.
AI prompt evaluationOur AI engine evaluates how well your experiences align with each of the seven current Common App prompts and how each one could help you present a distinct, memorable story.
Ranking and recommendationThe system ranks all prompts for you and highlights the top 1–2, with notes on why they stand out for your particular profile and what themes they can bring out.
Receive your reportYou receive your personalized prompt‑ranking report and notes as a digital file via email within the promised time window, ready to use before you start drafting.

FAQs

1. How many Common App prompts are there and how many do I answer?

There are 7 official Common App personal essay prompts, and you must choose 1 to write an essay of up to 650 words. This service helps you decide which single prompt is the best match for your strongest story.

2. Why not just use the “topic of your choice” prompt?

The open “topic of your choice” prompt is popular because it seems easy and flexible, but it is also heavily used and often evaluated more critically. It works well only if you already have a clearly focused, meaningful story; this service helps you see if that or another prompt is truly the best fit for you.

3. Does the report write my Common App essay for me?

No, it does not generate full essays. Instead, it ranks prompts, recommends the best options and suggests experience ideas so you can write your own authentic essay in your own voice.

4. What if I still prefer a different prompt than the one ranked #1?

The ranking is a strategy guide, not a rule. If a lower‑ranked prompt genuinely excites you and leads to a stronger, more specific story, you can absolutely choose it while still using the insights from your report.

5. When should I use this service in my application timeline?

The best time is before you start writing drafts—ideally at the start of 12th grade or when you first open the Common App. This way, you avoid rewriting essays later because you realize you picked a less suitable prompt.