Hey guys! Which colleges accept the Common App? Are there any major ones that don't use it? Trying to streamline my application process as much as possible.
There are over 900 colleges and universities that accept the Common Application, including many top-tier schools, small liberal arts colleges, and state schools. The Common App can certainly help streamline your application process, as it allows you to submit a single application to multiple schools.
However, there are some major colleges that don't use the Common App. Some prominent examples include:
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - They have their own application called MyMIT.
2. Georgetown University: Like MIT, Georgetown has their own application platform, and does not use the Common App.
3. University of California (UC) System - The UC System includes 9 undergraduate campuses, like UC Berkeley and UCLA, and they use their own application called the UC Application.
4. California State University (CSU) System - The CSU System includes 23 campuses, and they use their own application called Cal State Apply.
In addition to these examples, there are other colleges that use their own applications, or a combination of the Common App and their own supplemental applications. To determine whether a specific college accepts the Common App, you can visit the Common App website and search for the college in their database.
It's essential to research each college's application process and requirements, as some may have additional supplemental essays, forms, or documents that you'll need to submit alongside the Common App, even if the school does use the platform. Good luck with your applications!
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