The Common App

The Common Application, or Common App, is a college admissions application that is shared by over 600 colleges and universities.

In Washington State this is almost exclusively used with private schools such as University of Puget Sound, Whitman College, Whitworth University, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin’s University, Gonzaga University. However, many of these schools also have their own application but accept the Common App as well.

The Common App will incorporate a broad range of questions, including:

- Academic achievements

- Test scores

- Extra-curricular activities (can list up to 10)

- Other general information that colleges use to evaluate students

Some colleges may require an additional supplemental form in addition to the Common App.

Once the Common App is completed, it can be sent to any number of participating colleges and as a result, can save you time.

http://www.commonapp.org/