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08/21/2026

✍️ Common App Essay Series: Part 3 of 7

Don’t write an argument. Write a reflection.

Feeling stuck on your Common App essay? We’ve got you. 🎓

This week: Prompt #3 — Challenging a Belief or Idea

This is one of the trickiest Common App prompts because many students make the same mistake: they try to prove they were right.

The strongest essays don’t show you “won” the argument. They show that you can:

✨ Question your own thinking
✨ See different perspectives
✨ Grow through uncertainty

The best topics aren’t always the biggest debates. Sometimes the most powerful stories come from small, personal moments that changed how you see the world.

Follow along as we break down all 7 Common App prompts — one prompt every week — and help you find the story only you can tell. ✍️

Read the full guide: 🔗 https://www.cirkledin.com/library/college-applications-and-admissions/common-application-essay-prompts-question-3/

08/20/2026

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08/19/2026

Most people think the new 4-year rule on international students's visa is someone else's problem. It isn't.

Families around the world pour a lifetime of savings into a U.S. education, not for a diploma to carry home, but to build a life here. Take that away, and the effects ripple straight to American families: higher tuition, more pressure on the colleges near you, and a tougher road for every student applying.

I broke down what I am calling Enrollment Cliff 2.0, the numbers behind it, and why it touches every college, even the ones with no international students. Worth a read if you have a college-bound kid or care about where higher ed is headed. 👇

https://www.cirkledin.com/library/college-applications-and-admissions/enrollment-cliff-2-0-4-year-rule-cost-every-college/

08/18/2026

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08/16/2026

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08/15/2026

🇮🇳 Happy Independence Day!
On India’s Independence Day, CirkledIn celebrates the spirit of freedom and extends warm wishes to our teammates in India and Indians around the world. ❤️🇮🇳

✍️ From the sacrifices of the past to the possibilities of tomorrow 🚀, may the spirit of India 🇮🇳 continue to inspire generations. 🪂 ✨

08/15/2026

✍️ Common App Essay Series: Part 2 of 7

Turn Your Biggest Challenge Into Your Strongest Essay

Feeling stuck on your Common App essay? You’re not alone.

We’re breaking down all 7 Common App essay prompts — one prompt each week — to help you uncover your story, understand what admissions officers are looking for, and write an essay that stands out.

This week: Prompt #2 — Challenges, Setbacks & Growth

Colleges aren’t looking for a perfect journey. They want to see your resilience, self-awareness, and growth.

A powerful essay shows:

✨ A challenge you faced
✨ How you responded
✨ What you learned
✨ How the experience changed you

Your setback is only the beginning of the story. Your growth is what makes it memorable.

📖 Read the full guide: https://www.cirkledin.com/library/college-applications-and-admissions/common-application-essay-prompts-question-2/

Follow along as we break down all 7 prompts, one week at a time. 🎓

08/13/2026

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