How to Write Your Common App Essay on "A Problem You've Solved or Would Like to Solve"

http://www.getyourselfintocollege.com... This video focuses on the Common App prompt that asks you to "Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution."

You'll learn why admissions officers are interested in college application essays that show how you grapple with a problem (either a "problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve") and why the problem you focus on in your admissions essay is not necessarily as important as the way you describe handling the problem. I also show you interesting angles you can take in your application essay and how they can help colleges learn more about your character and intellectual interests.