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Okay, so I've got a lot of extracurricular activities and volunteering experience that I'm proud of. Would it be wise to include a resume in my Common App submission, or is the activities section enou …
Hey everyone, I've been working on my Common App essay for a while now, and it's currently sitting at around 800 words which is way over the limit. Does anyone have strategies for cutting down the wor …
I've heard from some friends about the Common App essays, but I'm not exactly sure what topics are up this year. Has anyone looked into it or where can I find this info? Gotta start brainstorming soon …
Hi friends! Quick question, does the Common App allow us to submit a superscore for the SAT, or do they require each individual score report? My SAT superscore is way better than any single sitting, s …
Hello all! Quick and a bit anxious here, I have a 3.746 unweighted GPA – should I round this to a 3.75 when reporting it on the Common App, or do I need to report it exactly as it is? I don't want to …
My counselor is super busy and hasn't uploaded her recommendation yet. Should I wait for her to upload it before I submit my Common App, or can I go ahead and submit it without the recommendation?
Hi guys, I'm trying to enter my test scores in the Common App and I'm not sure if I should put my SAT superscore or just the highest single test date score. Any advice?
Okay, so I've got my list pretty much down, but one thing that's stumping me: does University of South Florida take the Common App, or am I going to have to navigate their own system? Trying not to ov …
Hey everyone! I'm starting to gear up for college apps, and I'm pretty set on using the Common App. Does anyone know when it's possible for me to create a Common Application account? Are there any ben …
My latest SAT scores just came out, and I want to include them in my application. Can I send these scores even to schools that I've already sent my Common App to?
Hi friends! Feeling a bit overwhelmed here. I've got teachers who've agreed to write me letters of recommendation, but I'm stumped on how to actually send them via Common App. Is there a way to do it …
Feeling a little overwhelmed here. I keep getting different advice on what NOT to include in my Common App essay. Can anyone give me some clear no-nos? Things that might make admissions officers facep …
So, I'm finally taking the plunge and starting my applications. I know I need to create a Common App account first, but I'm not exactly sure where to start. Can someone guide me through the initial st …
Just curious because I'm starting early, does the information I put into the Common App save for next year or does it all reset annually? Should I be keeping a separate record of everything I input?
Hey friends, is anyone else applying to The College of New Jersey? What's the deal with their application - do they accept the Common App or do they have a separate application process? It would be re …
Hey there, I'm a junior in HS looking to apply to Montana State University next year and I'm trying to streamline my application process. Does anyone know if Montana State accepts the Common App, or s …
Hey everyone, quick question - I'm a bit puzzled about what to put for the 'GPA scale' section on the Common App. My school uses a standard 4.0 scale, but I know some friends have different scales. Ho …
Hey folks, quick question about mentioning Honor Roll on the Common App. I’ve been on the Honor Roll throughout high school, but is that considered impressive to colleges, or is it just too common to …
Hello! I was a little confused while filling out the 'Honors' section on the Common App. Do national honor societies count, like National Honor Society and subject-specific ones? Would love some advic …
I've applied Early Decision but I'm having second thoughts and might want to switch to Regular Decision. Is it possible to change your admission plan after submitting your Common App, and how would I …