Common App 2026–2027 · prompt 4 of 7
Gratitude
Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
Think about
- Every kind of interaction: compliments, criticism, gifts, advice, support
- People who know you well, and people who do not
Ask yourself
- What made it surprising?
- How did you feel, and how did you react?
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