Common App Essay Editing

1. Spelling and grammar. It’s a cinch to use the spell checker on your word processing package but this may not pick up every single spelling.
2. Punctuation. Are you sure you have full stops and capital letters in all the right places?
3. Linkage and flow.
4. Emphasis and impact.
5. Word count.
6. Choice of words.
7. Proofreading.

Other Question and Answers that can be helpful for you

1. Can you change your Common App essay after submitting?

Can You Change Your Common App Essay After Submitting? You can make any number of changes to your Common App essay — and any other component of your application — once you’ve submitted it. However, these changes will not be reflected in applications that have already been submitted; they will only appear in future submissions.

2. What is the Common App essay?

The Common App allows you to fill out things like your name, demographics, extracurricular activities, and more, just once for every school that uses it. It is also where you’ll encounter “The Common App Essay,” otherwise known as your personal statement (PS), which is what this guide will focus on.

3. How many times can I edit my common application essay?

Since 2015/16, applicants can edit their Common Application essay as many times as they would like after submitting it (in previous years a maximum of three edits was allowed).

4. Should I edit my college application essay?

Make sure the changed essay complements the rest of your application and supplements. Your application is a cohesive representation of you. The pieces should go together to present a clear picture of you as a student and a person. When you make edits, ensure that the essay still complements the rest of your application.