The Common Application (known as the Common App) is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 700 member colleges and universities in 49 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, China, and many European countries. Member colleges and universities that accept the Common App are made up of over 100 public universities, 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and over 250 institutions that do not require an application fee.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements vary by institution, check with the institution you are applying for through the "Deadline, Fees, and Requirements" on the Common App Forms subpage
Application Materials Checklist:
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List of Extracurriculars in and out of school
**May require SAT/ACT scores and test dates, check with each individual school you apply to**
Parent/Legal Guardian Information (educational background, occupation, employer information, etc.)
Prospective freshman and transfer applicants can submit their applications to 488 independent colleges and universities using the The Common Application for Undergraduate College Admissions. This allows students to spend less time completing multiple applications, and more time on what's really important: college research, visits, essay writing, and senior year coursework. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.