8月1日起，美国大学本科申请网站Common App已经正式开放申请了。绝大部分美国大学本科，都可以通过Common App进行申请，当然也有部分学校例外。

另外要提醒大家的是，今年Common App里的Essay题目已经做了更新。新的Essay题目如下：

第1题：

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

第2题：

The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

第3题：

Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?

第4题：

Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.

第5题：

Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.

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