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Time for a refresh.

The Common Application will be offline from July 24 to August 1, when the 2017-2018 application will become available. In the meantime, get tips and advice on the college admission process.

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More than 700 colleges.

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The Common App Advantage

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No other system matches the diversity of colleges and universities accessible through the Common App. Explore and apply to schools across the world.
Work Smarter

There is no need to repeat your applicant details for every college on your list. Enter your information one time and use it to apply to multiple schools.
Stay On Track

Our system alerts you when important dates are approaching. Manage your deadlines and view application progress in one convenient dashboard.
Streamline Recs

The Common App is the most seamless way to manage the application process for students, counselors, and recommenders. Track submitted documents and outstanding tasks.

"I was totally stressed about applying to college, but the Common App made it really simple by letting me fill out one application for almost all of the colleges on my list. It also told me when requirements were due so that I never missed a deadline.”

Andrew Proper, Rising Freshman | University of Connecticut

Virtual Counselor

Everyone has questions about college, but not everyone has access to answers. Until now. Meet the Virtual Counselor: your digital college support system.

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Ready to start your application?

Whether you're eager to fill out your application today or you're preparing for the process later this fall, these five steps will guide you in the right direction.

How To Apply