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Common App Prompt 3: How to Write About Questioning a Belief
Prompt 3 asks you to reflect on a time you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. It sounds simple, but it’s one of the most misread prompts
July 8, 2026
Prompt 3 asks you to reflect on a time you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. It sounds simple, but it’s one of the most misread prompts
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