The Common App

Apply to college with Common App | Your future starts hereEach year, the Common App goes offline to prepare for the launch of the new application. The 2021-2022 application will launch on August 1, 2021.

APPLYING TO COLLEGES

The Common Application is a single online college application form used by over 900 colleges and universities. Instead of filling out the same general information—like your address, GPA, and extracurriculars— a dozen times, you only have to do it once.The Common App dashboard also helps you track necessary application documents (like your letters of recommendation) and important deadlines. Click here to explore what colleges accept the Common App.

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Common Application Website

Common Application Login

How to apply using the common app

Create your account - You will need to fill out basic information about yourself including your name, date of birth, address, and phone number. Please use your personal email address because your school email will expire after you graduate.
Add schools to your list - Start by selecting the "College Search" tab to find schools based on their name, location, deadline, or distance from your home. Once you find the schools that you want to apply to then the Common App will allow you to apply directly.
Read through each school's specific requirements - Each school will have different requirements. You can use the "Requirements Grid" and the "Requirements Tracker" worksheet to help keep track of deadlines and requirements for each school.
Gather all necessary information to complete the application - Many schools will ask about the following information in your application: high school grades and courses, activities, exam scores (if applicable), and parent/legal guardian information.
Get started on the application! - Please ask for help if you have any questions.