It’s Never Too Early…

Just realized that title could be an ironic reference to my recent going AWOL on the blog.  Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and are back into the groove of things.  Anyways, word from the good people at the Common App is that the essay q’s won’t be changing for the next cycle:

“The essay prompts on the 2010-11 Common Application will be identical to those found on the current version.  We hope this information will prove helpful to you as you begin to work with juniors.”

Let’s roll, Class of 2011…

I’m kidding.  While starting your essay in October is a terrible idea, starting in January might be worse.  Late July/early August after you have had the meaningful experiences of a robust summer is probably ideal.