: Steer clear of "The 5 Ds" (Death, Divorce, Disease, Drugs, and Dating) unless you can provide a unique, non-generic angle. Submission Checklist
: Explicitly state the outcome of your actions and how the experience changed your perspective or future goals. : Steer clear of "The 5 Ds" (Death,
: Instead of saying you are hardworking, use sensory details—like the "fragrance of stale coffee" or specific imagery from your environment—to place the reader in your story. : Steer clear of "The 5 Ds" (Death,
: Once your Common App is submitted, you must create a Gator Portal account to track your status. : Steer clear of "The 5 Ds" (Death,