Common App 2025: Questioning or Challenging a Belief

Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

Common App 2025-26 essay prompt: Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

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

Scoring Dimensions

1Belief Selection and Context

2Intellectual Process and Analysis

3Dialogue and Engagement

4Growth and Outcome

5Writing Quality and Voice

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