Creating an account on Common Application 

• The Common Application is integrated with naviance therefore, the list of schools you have on Common App MUST match the list of schools you are applying to in Naviance.

• Match the Common App with your Naviance account (instructional video on Naviance) 

• Sign the FERPA Waiver (found on Common App under “My Colleges” tab).

Here is a Step-by-Step guide to the Common Application sections and how to fill them out

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CUdSy7d0TBKN2T1OzFCObgK86J-WX9mZLt75b6fttYA/edit?usp=sharin

Requesting Common Application fee waivers:

You can request a Common App Fee Waiver in the “Profile” section of the Common App tab. To apply for this fee waiver:

1. Answer “Yes” to the fee waiver statement.

2. Select all the indicators in the list that apply to you.

3. Enter your signature to certify your request.

4. Please let your counselor or Mrs. Carr know that you have signed the Common App fee waiver because, they in turn, have to go into naviance and approve your request for each school.

More info:  https://appsupport.commonapp.org/applicantsupport/s/article/What-do-I-need-to-know-about-the-Common-App-fee-waiver