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I've heard a lot about the importance of the Common App essay, and honestly, I'm feeling the pressure. Can anyone explain how the Common App essay works? Like, what are colleges looking for and how ca …
Hey guys! I'm working on my list of schools and I was just wondering if Florida State University takes the Common Application? If anyone has applied there and knows the drill, please let me in on it. …
Hey everyone, in the thick of prepping for my college apps and I've got a quick Q: does Ohio State University work with the Common App, or am I looking at a solo application on their website? Just try …
Hello all! I'm in the midst of my college search and I've got my eye on Boise State. I'm trying to make my application process as efficient as possible. Does anyone know if they're on the Common App? …
Do the essay questions on the Common App change every year? I want to get a head start during the summer before my junior year, and I'm curious if I can rely on the current prompts being the same when …
I've been trying to figure out my college list and I'm a bit confused about the different application platforms. Specifically, for UC Davis, how can I tell if they use the Common App? I've heard about …
I'm trying to streamline my application process. Does Rutgers accept the Common App, or should I be ready to apply through a different system?
I'm trying to plan out my application strategy and I'm kind of interested in Pepperdine. Been hearing mixed things and just wanna get it straight—does Pepperdine accept applications through the Common …
I’ve sent off my Common App to my early decision school, but now I want to add a couple of more colleges. Can I do that, or is my college list locked in after my first submission?
Hey guys! So, I'm working on my college list and UChicago is one of my top choices. I know they're pretty unique in a lot of ways, but does anyone know if they use the Common App for their admissions …
So I'm brainstorming for my Common App essays and I'm wondering, is there a strict word count I need to stick to? I know there's probably a max limit, but is hitting the upper limit looked at unfavora …
Just trying to plan ahead a bit—does anyone know when we can expect the Common App to release the essay prompts for this application cycle? Want to start brainstorming ideas early!
Hey everyone, does anyone know if transfer students need to write a full set of Common App essays? Or is the process different from first-year applicants?
Hope everyone’s doing well! I’m just starting to get into the whole college application thing and I have the University of Central Florida (UCF) on my list. I was wondering, does UCF accept the Common …
I’m considering QuestBridge for college but also want to keep my options open with the Common App. Is it allowed to apply through both platforms, or do I have to choose one?
Hello comrades in college admission stress! Quick q: can I submit my application to Kennesaw State University through the Common App, or do they have their own separate portal? I'm just trying to figu …
Hey everyone, I'm feeling a tad overwhelmed with the Common App—can someone walk me through the process of signing the FERPA waiver? Like, where do I find it and what does it mean for my rec letters?
Hi folks, I'm in the process of organizing my college applications and wondering if Liberty University is on the Common App. I'm looking for a more efficient way to handle my applications and using th …
Hey everyone! I'm working on my college list and I'm curious if Duke is on the Common App. Anyone who’s applying or applied have any insight?
Hey folks, it's time for me to start my 'Why This College' essays and honestly, I'm kinda stressed. How do I research a college and incorporate that into my essay in a way that's both personal and spe …