THERE ARE SEVEN PROMPTS PROVIDED BY THE COMMON APPLICATION.  

Prompt #6 Examined

Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that
it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate
you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn
more?

One of the most pleasurable experiences in my life is getting
lost in a writing project that wholly captivates me. Do you have
a hobby, sport, or pastime that does this for you? If so, try
writing about it by telling how you got involved and how you
deepened your knowledge. When I sit at a computer to write a
story, it feels like I’m flying a plane. I can only imagine that the
real experience of flying is just as engaging. Whatever your
practice is, find a way to make the reader experience what you
feel and you could have a compelling story.