Cleverly, the Common App added these extra optional pieces so that students could talk about their experiences and unique perspective
Story Categories
- 2-Star Hotel
- 3-Star Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Acai Shop
- Accomodation
- Accountant
- Accounting
- Accounting Firm
- Acupuncture clinic
- Acupuncturist
- Addiction treatment center
- ADHD
- Adoption agency
- Adult day care center
- Adult Entertainment Club
- Adventure
- Advertising Agency
- Advertising and Marketing
- Advertising Photographer
- Aerial Crop Spraying
- Aerospace
- Agricultural Seed Store
- Agricultural service
- Agriculture & Farming
- Air compressor repair service
- Air Conditioning and Heating
- Air Conditioning Contractor
- Air Conditioning Repair Service
- Air Distribution
- Air Duct Cleaning Service
- Aircraft rental service
- Airport shuttle service
- Alcohol Manufacturer
- Alternative Medicine Practitioner
- Aluminum Mold Plate
- Ambulance service
- American Restaurant
- Animal Control Service
- Animal Hospital
- Antenna Service
- Antique Store
- Apartment
- Apartment Building
- Apartment Complex
- Apartment Rental
- Apartment Rental Agency
- Apartments For Rent
- Appliance repair service
- Appliance Store
- Appliances
- Appraiser
- Aquarium Shop
- Arborist Service
- Architect
- Architectural Firm
- Architectural Services
- Architecture firm
- Art
- Art & Entertainment
- Art Gallery
- Art Studio
- Art Supply Store
- Arts & Crafts
- Arts and Entertainment
- Arts Gallery and Entertainment
- Asbestos
- Asian Restaurant
- Asphalt Contractor
- Assisted Living
- Assisted Living Facility
- Association or Organization
- Attorney
- Auction house
- Audio Visual Consultant
- Audiologist
- Auto
- Auto Body Repair
- Auto Body Shop
- Auto Business
- Auto Dealership
- Auto Glass Shop
- Auto Parts Store
- Auto Repair Shop
- Auto Service
- Auto window tinting service
- Automation Company
- Automobiles
- Automotive
- Automotive Services
- Award
- Awning Supplier
- Awnings
- Baby Store
- Bail Bonds Service
- Bakery
- Ballet school
- Bank
- Bankruptcy Attorney
- Bar
- Bar & Grill
- Barbecue Restaurant
- Barber Shop
- Basketball court contractor
- Bathroom Remodeler
- Bathroom supply store
- Battery store
- Beach House
- Beauty
- Beauty & Skincare
- Beauty & Spa
- Beauty Parlour
- Beauty Salon
- Beauty Salon & Products
- Beauty Salon and Products
- Beauty School
- Beauty supply store
- Bed & breakfast
- Bed Shop
- Bedding store
- Beverage Store
- Bicycle
- Bicycle Shop
- Bicycle Store
- Bike Shop
- Biotechnology
- Biotechnology Company
- Birth Center
- Black Owned Real Estate Agent
- Blinds shop
- Blinds store
- Boat Dealer
- Boat Rental Agency
- Book publisher
- Book Store
- Bookkeeping
- Bookkeeping service
- Boudoir Photography Services
- Bowling alley
- BPO Company
- Branding agency
- Breakfast restaurant
- Brewery
- Bridal Shop
- Building materials store
- Building Materials Supplier
- Bus Rental Services
- Business
- Business and Economy
- Business and Investment
- Business Attorney
- Business Banking Service
- Business Lending
- Business Management Consultant
- Cabinet maker
- Cabinet Store
- Cable company
- Cabling Services
- Call Center
- Camping store
- Cancer Treatment Center
- Candle Store
- Cannabis Store
- Canoe & Kayak Rental Service
- Car Dealer
- Car detailing service
- Car rental agency
- Car Repair
- Car Service Station
- Car wash
- Career and Job
- Career guidance service
- Careers and Recruitment
- Carpet Cleaning Service
- Carpet Cleaning Services
- Carpet Store
- Casino
- Cat Breeder
- Caterer
- Catering Company
- Catering Services
- CBD Products
- CBP Disposables
- Cell Phone Store
- Certified Public Accountant
- Chamber of Commerce
- Charity
- Charity Foundation
- Charter School
- Chartered Surveyors
- Chemical Exporter
- Chevrolet Dealer
- Child Care Agency
- Child health care centre
- Children's Amusement Center
- Children's Museum
- Children's Party Service
- Chimney Services
- Chinese Restaurant
- Chinese Restaurants
- Chiropractic
- Chiropractor
- Chocolate Shop
- Christian Church
- Christmas Light installation
- Christmas Store
- Chrysler dealer
- Church
- Cigar Shop
- Civil and Roadworks
- Civil engineering company
- Cleaners
- Cleaning Services
- Clothing
- Clothing and Designers
- Clothing store
- Club
- Coaching Center
- Coating
- Cocktail bar
- Coffee Roaster
- Coffee Shop
- Cold Storage Doors Manufacturer
- College
- Commercial cleaning service
- Commercial Grease Trap
- Commercial Printer
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Communication and Technology
- Community
- Community College
- Computer
- Computer and Internet
- Computer Consultant
- Computer Repair
- Computer repair service
- Computer Security Service
- Computer Services
- Computer Store
- Computer Support and Services
- Concrete contractor
- Concrete Contractors
- Condiments Supplier
- Condominium
- Condominium complex
- Consignment Shop
- Construction
- Construction and Maintenance
- Construction and Remodeling
- Construction Company
- Construction equipment supplier
- Consultant
- Container supplier
- Contractor
- Cooperative Bank
- Copier Repair Service
- Corporate Office
- Cosmetic dentist
- Cosmetic Products Manufacturer
- Cosmetic Surgeon
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Cosmetic Treatment
- Costume store
- Counseling
- Counsellor
- Counselor
- Countertop Contractor
- Coworking space
- Credit union
- Cremation Service
- Criminal justice attorney
- Custom Acrylic Furniture
- Custom Home Builder
- Dance Classes
- Dance School
- Dance Studio
- Dating service
- Day Care Center
- Day Spa
- Debris Removal Service
- Debt Collection Agency
- Deck Builder
- Deck Builders
- Demolition
- Demolition Contractor
- Dental Care
- Dental Clinic
- Dental Supply Store
- Dentist
- Dentistry
- Department Store
- Dermatologist
- Diamond Buyer
- Diesel Engine Repair Service
- Dietitian
- Digital Advertising Agency
- Digital Marketing Agency
- Digital Printing Services
- Digital Service
- Dinner Theater
- Direct mail advertising
- Disability services and support organization
- Distillery
- Distribution service
- Diving Center
- Divorc lawyer
- Divorce
- Divorce lawyer
- Divorce service
- DJ Service
- Dock Builder
- Doctor
- Dog Breeder
- Dog Care
- Dog Day Care Center
- Dog park
- Dog Trainer
- Door Security Device
- Door Services
- Door Supplier
- Doula
- Doula Training
- Drainage Service
- Drama School
- Drilling Contractor
- Driving School
- Dry Cleaner
- Dry Wall Contractor
- DTF Printed Clothings
- Dumpster Rental Service
- E-commerce service
- Education
- Education and Colleges
- Educational Consultant
- Educational Supply Store
- Elder law attorney
- Electric generator shop
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Electrical Contractor
- Electrical Installation Service
- Electrician
- Electricians
- Electronics company
- Elementary school
- Elevator service
- Embroidery service
- Emergency Training
- Employment agency
- Employment and Recruitment
- Employment attorney
- Employment Consultant
- Energy Advisor
- Engineering Consultant
- Engraver
- Entertainment
- Environmental consultant
- Equipment rental agency
- Equipment Supplier
- Equipments and Machinery
- Estate appraiser
- Estate Liquidator
- Estate Planning Attorney
- Event management company
- Event Planner
- Event Technology Service
- Event Venue
- Events
- Excavating Contractor
- Executive search firm
- Exercise Equipment Store
- Exhibition Planner
- Eye Care Center
- Eyelash salon
- Fabrication Engineer
- Facial Spa
- Family law attorney
- Family Practice Physician
- Farm Equipment Supplier
- Fashion
- Fashion Accessories Store
- Fastener Supplier
- Fence Contractor
- Fence supply store
- Fertility clinic
- Fertilizer supplier
- festival center
- FF&E and Procurement Firm
- Finance
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Consultant
- Financial institution
- Financial Planner
- Financial Services
- Fingerprinting Service
- Fire Damage Restoration Service
- Fire department equipment supplier
- Fire Extinguisher
- Fire protection service
- Fire Systems
- Firearms Academy
- Fireplace Store
- Firewood Supplier
- First Aid
- Fishing charter
- Fishing store
- Fitness center
- Fitness Trainer
- Flight Training
- Floor Refinishing Service
- Flooring contractor
- Flooring Installation
- Flooring Store
- Florist
- Food and Drink
- Food Franchise
- Food Manufacturer
- Food Products Supplier
- Food Service
- Food Tour
- Foot Care
- Ford Dealer
- Forestry Service
- Foster Care Service
- Foundation Repair
- Franchising
- Freight Broker
- Freight Transportation Service
- Funeral Home
- Funeral Services
- Furnace Repair Service
- Furniture
- Furniture rental service
- Furniture Store
- Game store
- Garage door
- Garage Door Supplier
- Garage storage organization
- Garbage Collection Service
- Garbage Dump
- Garbage dump service
- Garden Center
- Gastropub
- General Contractor
- Gift shop
- Gifts and Novelties
- Glass & Mirror Shop
- Glass Repair Service
- GMC dealer
- Gold Dealer
- Golf course
- Golf driving range
- Gourmet Grocery Store
- Graphic Designer
- Grill Store
- Grocery Store
- Gun Reviews
- Gutter Cleaning Service
- Gym
- Hair Care
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Hair replacement service
- Hair salon
- Hair Solutions Service
- Handyman
- Hardware and Software Services
- Health & Fitness
- Health & Medicine
- Health and Beauty Shop
- Health and Medical
- Health and Wellness Products
- Health consultant
- Health Counselor
- Health Food Restaurant
- Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Agency
- Health Products
- Health Spa
- Healthcare
- Heating Contractor
- Heating Equipment Supplier
- Heating Oil Supplier
- Herb Shop
- High School
- Hole in the wall Electric Fires Essex
- Holistic Medicine Practitioner
- Holistic Products
- Home and Garden
- Home Audio
- Home audio store
- Home Automation Company
- Home builder
- Home Decor and Garden
- Home Goods Store
- Home Health Care Service
- Home Help Service Agency
- Home Improvement
- Home Improvement Contractor
- Home Improvement Services
- Home Inspector
- Home Services
- Home Theater
- Hookah Bar
- Hospice
- Hospitality
- Hot Tub Store
- Hotel
- Hotels and Motels
- Hotels and Resorts
- House Cleaning Service
- Housing Complex
- HR Consultant
- Human Resource Consulting
- Hunting
- HVAC
- HVAC contractor
- HVAC Service
- HVAC Services
- Hypnotherapy service
- Ice Cream Shop
- Ice supplier
- Indoor playground
- Industrial Cleaning
- Industrial Door Supplier
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Equipment Supplier
- Industrial Goods and Services
- Industrial Machinery Supplier
- Industrial Real Estate Agency
- Industrial Services
- Industrial Staffing Agency
- Information Services
- Information Technology
- Insulation Contractor
- Insurance Advisor
- Insurance Agency
- Insurance broker
- Insurance Company
- Insurance Providers
- Insurance Services
- Interface Products Provider
- Interior Design
- Interior designer
- Interior Plant Service
- Internet and computer Services
- Internet Company
- Internet Marketing
- Internet Marketing Service
- Internet service
- Investment company
- Iron works
- IT Consultant
- IT Services
- IT Support
- Italian Restaurant
- Janitorial Service
- Japanese Restaurant
- Japanese steakhouse
- Jeep Dealer
- Jeweler
- Jewelry
- Jewelry store
- Junk Dealer
- Junk removal service
- Junkyard
- Kia dealer
- Kitchen design services
- Kitchen remodeler
- Kitchen Supply Store
- Knife
- Knives
- Korean Restaurant
- Lactation Consultant
- Laminating Equipment
- Laminating Equipment Supplier
- Land Cleaning
- Land surveying
- Land surveying office
- Landscape Contractor
- Landscape Designer
- Landscape Service
- Landscaper
- Landscaping
- Landscaping Supply Store
- Laser Hair Removal Service
- Laundromat
- Laundry service
- Law and Politics
- Law Firm
- Law Office
- Law Services
- Lawn care service
- Lawn sprinkler system contractor
- Lawyers and Law Firms
- Learning Center
- Legal services
- Lexus Dealer
- Lien Search
- Life Coach
- Lifestyle and People
- Lifestyle and Relationship
- Lighting contractor
- Lighting Service
- Lighting store
- Limousine Service
- Line marking service
- Linens Store
- Lingerie Store
- Liquor Shop
- Liquor store
- Loan Agency
- Loans
- Local Audi Dealer
- Local Business
- Local Medical Services
- Locksmith
- Logistics Service
- Loss Adjuster
- Lumber Store
- Lutheran church
- Luxury Appliances
- Luxury Conservatories
- Luxury Real Estate Agency
- Machine Shop
- Machinery
- Magician
- Mail Marketing
- Mailing service
- Makeup Artist
- Managed Services
- Manufacturer
- Marina
- Market Researcher
- Marketing Agency
- Marketing consultant
- Marketing Services
- Marriage Or Relationship Counselor
- Martial art school
- Martial Arts Club
- Martial Arts School
- Masonry Contractor
- Massage Spa
- Massage Therapist
- Mattress Store
- Mausoleum Builder
- Mechanic
- Med Spa
- Media
- Media Company
- Media Production
- Mediation Service
- Medical
- Medical Billing Service
- Medical Cannabis Card
- Medical Center
- Medical clinic
- Medical diagnostic imaging center
- Medical Diagnostic Imaging Centre
- Medical laboratory
- Medical Office
- Medical Research Institute
- Medical Spa
- Medical Supply Store
- Medicine Facilities
- Mediterranean Restaurant
- Memory Care Facility
- Men's clothing store
- Mens clothing store
- Mental health clinic
- Mental Health Service
- Mental Hospital
- Metal Construction Company
- Metal Fabrication
- Metal fabricator
- Metal stamping service
- Mexican Restaurant
- Middle School
- Military Fitness Test
- Milk Delivery Service
- Mining
- Mirror And Glass Shop
- Mobile Coffee Catering
- Mobile Home
- Mobile Home Dealer
- Mobile Phone Repair
- Mobile Phone Repair Shop
- Mobility Equipment Supplier
- Mold Removal Service
- Molding
- Money and Financial Services
- Monument maker
- Monument Products
- Mortgage Broker
- Mortgage Lender
- Mortgage Loan
- Mortuary
- Motivational Speaker
- Motorcycle rental agency
- Motorsports Store
- Mover
- Moving and storage service
- Moving Company
- Mulch Supplier
- Multi-Sport
- Museum
- Music
- Music School
- Musician and Composer
- Nail salon
- Natural Stone Supplier
- Naturopathic Practitioner
- Neurologist
- Neurotherapist
- News
- Night Club
- Nissan Dealer
- Non-Denominational Church
- Non-profit Organization
- Notary public
- Nurse practitioner
- Nursing Agency
- Nursing Home
- Nursing School
- Nutritionist
- Occupational therapist
- Office Equipment Rental Service
- Office equipment supplier
- Office Furniture Store
- Office Space
- Oil change service
- Oil field equipment supplier
- Oilfield
- Oilfield Equipment Suppliers
- Ophthalmology Clinic
- Optician
- Optometrist
- Oral Surgeon
- Organic farm
- Organization
- Orthodontist
- Orthopedic Clinic
- Orthopedic surgeon
- Orthotics
- Orthotics & Prosthetics Service
- Otolaryngology clinic
- Outdoor sports store
- Packaging machinery
- Packaging Supply Store
- Packing and Shipping
- Pain control clinic
- Pain Management
- Pain Management Physician
- Paint Store
- Painter
- Painting
- Painting & Contracting
- Paper Core
- Parking
- Party equipment rental service
- Patio Enclosure Supplier
- Paving contractor
- Pawn Shop
- Pawn Shop and Gunsmith
- Payroll Service Provider
- Pediatric Dentist
- Pediatrician
- Performing Arts
- Permanent make-up clinic
- Personal Injury Attorney
- Personal Trainer
- Pest Control
- Pest Control Service
- Pet boarding service
- Pet Cremation
- Pet Groomer
- Pet Portrait Studio
- Pet Supply Store
- Petrol Pump
- Pets & Animals
- Pets and Pet Care
- Pharmaceutical company
- Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing
- Pharmacy
- Phone Repair
- Photographer
- Photography
- Physical Fitness Program
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapy Clinic
- Physician Coaching
- Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapy Center
- Piano bar
- Piano repair service
- Piano Tuning Service
- Piercing Shop
- Pilates studio
- Pizza restaurant
- Pizzeria Restaurant Portsmouth VA
- Plant Nursery
- Plastic Fabrication Company
- Plastic injection molding service
- Plastic surgeon
- Plastic Surgery
- Plating Services
- Playground equipment
- Playground Equipment Supplier
- Plumber
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- Plumbing and Fitting
- Plumbing and Plumbers
- Plumbing supply store
- Podiatrist
- Poker Club
- Pole Building Design
- Pond Contractor
- Porsche Car Dealer
- Portable building manufacturer
- Pottery class
- Power Washing
- Powersports
- PPC Management
- Pregnancy Care Center
- Preschool
- Pressure Washing Service
- Print Shop
- Printer
- Printing
- Private Investigator
- Process Server
- Professional Organizer
- Professional Training and Coaching
- Promotional Products Supplier
- Propane supplier
- Property investment company
- Property Management
- Property Management Company
- Prosthodontist
- Psychiatrist
- Psychologist
- Psychology
- Psychotherapist
- Public Adjuster
- Public Relations Firm
- Publisher
- Pump supplier
- Race Car Dealer
- Radio Broadcaster
- Raft trip outfitter
- Railing Contractor
- Ranch
- Real Estate Agency
- Real Estate Agent
- Real Estate and Property
- Real estate attorney
- Real Estate Builders
- Real Estate Consultant
- Real Estate Platform
- Real Estate Services
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Recruiter
- Recycling Center
- Refrigerator Repair Service
- Regenerative Medicine
- Rehabilitation Center
- Rehabilitation Centre
- Reiki Therapist
- Religious organization
- Religious School
- Remodeler
- Remodeling
- Remodeling Contractor
- Research and product development
- Research Institute
- Residential Construction Company
- Residential Exterior Repair
- Resort
- Resort Hotel
- Restaurant
- Restaurant Equipment
- Restaurant Supply Store
- Restoration & Cleanup Services
- Restoration Service
- Retirement community
- Retirement Planning
- Rheumatology Physician
- Roofing
- Roofing Contractor
- Rug Care
- Rug store
- Running Store
- RV dealer
- RV Park
- Safety Equipment Supplier
- Salon Services
- Sandblasting service
- school
- Science
- Science & Technology
- Science and Technology
- Science center
- Science museum
- Scrap Metal Dealer
- Scrap Yard
- Screen printer
- Screen Printing & Embroidery
- Screen Printing Shop
- Screen Repair Service
- Sculptin
- Security
- Security Agency
- Security Guard Service
- Security Service
- Security Services
- Security System Installation Service
- Security System Installer
- Security System Supplier
- Security Systems
- Security Systems and Services
- Seed Supplier
- Senior Care
- Senior Housing Placement
- Senior Living
- SEO ,SMO and PPC
- SEO and SMO
- Septic System
- Septic System Service
- Servicio de envío y correo
- Sewing Machine
- Shed Builder
- Sheet metal contractor
- Shipping
- Shipping & Moving
- Shoe Store
- Shooting Range
- Shop
- Shopping
- Shopping and Sales
- Shower Door Shop
- Shredding service
- Siding contractor
- Sightseeing Tour Agency
- Sign Shop
- Skin Care Clinic
- Skin Care Services
- Skydiving
- Sleep Aid
- Sleep clinic
- Smoke Damage Restoration Service
- Smoke Shop
- Snow removal service
- Sod supplier
- Software
- Software Company
- Solar Energy
- Solar Panel
- Spa
- Space Lease
- Spinal Care
- Sport School
- Sporting goods store
- Sports
- Sports and Game
- Sports and Recreation
- Sports card store
- Sports Club
- Sports Medicine Clinic
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Stained glass studio
- Steak House
- Steel distributor
- Steel Fabricator
- Stone Supplier
- Storage
- Storage Facility
- Storage Unit
- Stucco contractor
- Student Housing Center
- Studio di architettura
- Sunroom Contractor
- Surgeon
- Surgical center
- Sweet Shop
- Swimming Pool Contractor
- Swimming pool repair service
- Swimming School
- Sword
- swords
- Systems Fabricator
- T-shirt store
- Tailor
- Tank Trailers
- Tattoo Artist
- Tattoo shop
- Tax Attorney
- Tax consultant
- Tax Credit Service
- Tax Preparation Service
- Tax Services
- Telecommunications Construction
- Telecommunications Contractor
- Telecommunications service
- Telecommunications Service Provider
- Telephone Company
- The Guild Collective
- Therapy Clinic
- Tile Store
- Tinting
- Tire shop
- Title Company
- Tobacco shop
- Tool & die shop
- Tool rental service
- Tour Agency
- Tour operator
- Tourist Attraction
- Tourist Information Center
- Towing service
- Tractor Dealer
- Trade Show Exhibit Company
- Trading
- Trailer manufacturer
- Training Centre
- Training Provider
- Translation Services
- Transmission Shop
- Transport & Logistic
- Transport and Logistics
- Transportation Service
- Transportation Services
- Trash Management
- Travel
- Travel Agency
- Travel and Tour
- Tree Service
- Trophy Shop
- Truck Accessories Store
- Truck Rental
- Truck Repair Shop
- Trucking Company
- Trucking School
- Turf Supplier
- Tutoring Service
- University
- Upholstery shop
- Urgent care center
- Urology clinic
- Used Cars
- Utility Contractor
- Vacation
- Valet Parking Service
- Vaporizer store
- Vascular Surgeon
- Vehicle Wrapping
- Vending Machine Supplier
- Veterans Organization
- Veterinarian
- Video Production
- Video production service
- Vitamin & Supplements Store
- Wall Services
- Warehouse
- Waste Management
- Waste Management Service
- Water Damage Restoration
- Water Damage Restoration Service
- Water Filter Supplier
- Water Filtration
- Water Pump Service
- Water purification
- Water softening equipment supplier
- Water Treatment
- Water Treatment Supplier
- Waterproofing company
- Wealth Management
- Web Designer
- Website Designer
- Wedding Planner
- Wedding Planning
- Wedding service
- Wedding venue
- Weddings
- Weight Loss Service
- Welder
- Welding School
- Welding supply store
- Well drilling contractor
- Wellness center
- Wellness Clinic
- Wellness Program
- Wholesale Grocer
- Wholesaler
- Wind Energy
- Window Cleaning Service
- Window Contractor
- Window Installation Service
- Window Supplier
- Window tinting service
- Window Treatment Store
- Window Treatments
- Windows & Gutters
- Wine cellar
- Wine Store
- Winery
- Women's health clinic
- Woodworker
- Workers Compensation Orthopedic Surgeons
- Yacht Rental
- Yoga Studio
- Youth care
- Zoo