Can I use first person in my college essay?

As a best practice, write your essay in the first person. After all, the essay is about you, so make sure it stays close to your personal perspective. Follow this link to ask questions about college essays and to find additional guidance on the topic, such as, The Best and Worst Topics for a College Application Essay.

Can I make changes to my common app after submission?

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.

Can you reapply to a university after rejection?

If a university rejected you, can you apply to them again? There’s nothing stopping you from reapplying to a university. If in doubt, speak to a teacher or adviser, or contact the university directly to discuss your application.

What grades do you need to get rescinded?

You can also get your acceptance into school rescinded even if you do graduate, but your grades slip considerably in the process. If you were maintaining a 4.0 or close to it at the time you applied, and your grades slip to—say—a 2.5 or below, there’s a definite chance that your college will change its mind.

Do colleges care if you get AC?

College admissions committees generally look at grades in context and consider them a part of a bigger pattern. For that reason, your C matters in the context of your other grades. If you have received exceptional grades aside from the C, your GPA will probably still be pretty high.