Common App® is a non-profit membership organization representing more than 1,100 diverse institutions of higher education. They connect applicants and those who support them to a wide array of public and private colleges and universities across all 50 U.S. states and 18 countries. Access Common App here. 

Students can apply to most colleges in NC and lots of other colleges and universities using Common App (Common App is not a way to apply to community colleges in NC). 

Common App also has resources to help students navigate the college search, the college application process, and paying for college. 

Common App has great checklists to keep yourself on track for submitting college applications on time and how to put your best foot forward! Access the step-by-step guide for high school students applying to college here!