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?

The above question is one of the new prompts this year for the Common Application. Would you know how to respond to that question? Would your child be able to respond to it? Most people could probably provide a short two- or three-word answer but would have trouble writing a whole essay about the topic.

Whether it’s politics, art history, rap music, or Pokemon, I can help you take your short answer and develop it into an interesting and informative college application essay that shows the admissions staff what you are really all about.