A guide for parents on what's helpful and what's not when your kid is writing their Common Application. In addition to the 7 sections of the application covered in this resource, the Common Application is offering an additional optional essay section, so students have an opportunity to share how COVID-19 impacted them. Lean in to help your student think more deeply about the true personal impact of all the pandemic-driven upheaval. Then lean out to give him space to record it in writing.