What is a coalition essay?

If you’re submitting a college application through the Coalition Application, you likely already know that you’ll have to write a personal essay. The purpose of the Coalition Application essay is for you to showcase a side of yourself that colleges don’t get to see through your transcripts and test scores alone.

Do colleges prefer common app?

Pro: Schools Won’t Pay Less Attention Some students worry that the Common Application may actually hurt their chances for acceptance. However, colleges and universities that accept the Common App sign a document stating that they will not favor the traditional, school specific application over other options.

What is the purpose of common app?

Today, The Common Application (Common App) is a non-profit membership organization representing nearly 900 diverse institutions of higher education. We connect applicants and those who support them to a wide array of public and private colleges and universities across all 50 U.S. states, and 20 countries.