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Hey folks, been preparing to start my college apps and I just found out not all colleges use the Common App. Can anyone let me know which notable schools don't use it, and what their application proce …
Hi all, I'm a bit stressed because I think I spotted a typo in my Common App after submitting it to my early decision school. Is there any way to correct this, or do I just have to hope they overlook …
So I received an AP Scholar Award and I'm not sure where to put it on my Common App. Should it go under the 'Honors' section or somewhere else? Don't want to mess this up since I've worked pretty hard …
Hey everyone, stressing a bit here. I've been working on my Common App essay and it’s coming along, but I just started looking at the supplements for the schools on my list. So, I gotta know, how impo …
I’ve heard a lot about the Common App and I’m pretty interested in the University of Washington. I need confirmation though - is UW one of the schools on the Common App, or do I have to apply through …
Junior winding up the school year here, and the whole college admission process is looming large. When's the earliest I can start filling out my Common App? Do colleges see any info before I hit submi …
Okay, so I know about the whole 'early decision/action' thing, but is there like a best time to submit the Common App for regular decision? Does sending it in earlier than the deadline help at all, or …
Hello everyone, I'm a junior starting to narrow down my list of colleges and I'm wondering, how many schools are actually on the Common App? Just trying to get an idea of my options without scouring t …
Does anyone know why the Common App is asking for details about my family? How does this information play a role in the admissions process? I'm a bit hesitant about what I should and shouldn't share.
I'm ready to submit my apps, but my school is taking a while to send out transcripts. Is it an issue if I submit my Common App before my transcript is sent to colleges?
I'm brainstorming for my personal statement on the Common App and I'm stuck on whether to focus on one aspect of my life or try to cover multiple interests and experiences. Have any of you gone with a …
Feeling a bit stressed about this — I know schools need to see my transcript, but I'm not sure how I'm supposed to attach it to my Common App. Does my school send it, or do I upload it myself? Please …
Hello all, I've come across the term 'accelerated' while filling out the education section of my Common App, but I'm not entirely sure what classes qualify as 'accelerated'. Can someone please clarify …
I've heard that you can apply for scholarships directly through the Common App, but I'm not sure how that works. Can someone shed some light on this process for me? Any scholarships that you can just …
Okay, so I was drafting my college list and I'm really interested in FAMU. Does anyone know if they accept the Common App, or do I need to prepare a separate application for them?
I’ve got a growing list of schools I'm interested in and trying to figure out which application platforms each one uses. So, does anyone know if Morgan State University accepts the Common App?
Hey folks! Junior here trying to balance schoolwork and college prep. I'm curious, when do you all think is a good deadline for myself to aim to have my Common App finished by? I want to avoid the las …
I’m super involved in my school’s Science Olympiad team (have been for 3 years now) and we’ve won a bunch of awards. I’m a bit lost on how to convey the importance of this EC on my Common App. Anyone …
Hi team! Crazy stressed junior here. Does Dartmouth accept the Common App or should I be preparing to use a different platform to apply?
I just found out about the possibility of getting a fee waiver for college applications, and I'm hopeful but a bit anxious about the process. How do you go about adding a fee waiver to your Common App …