Common App 2025: Engaging Topic or Concept

Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

Common App 2025-26 essay prompt: Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

5 scored dimensionsScore range: 0–5Word count: 250–650

Scoring Dimensions

1Topic Selection and Engagement Depth

2Learning Process and Resources

3Growth and Evolution of Interest

4Writing Quality and Enthusiasm

5Future Impact and Application

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