Direct admissions for member colleges
Simple, streamlined admissions to connect first-generation and low- and middle-income students with Common App colleges
Direct admissions for member colleges
Simple, streamlined admissions to connect first-generation and low- and middle-income students with Common App colleges
Streamlined way to expand your reach
Program impact 2025–2026
“Common App very much plays a large role in helping us continue to fulfill our goal of helping students of all backgrounds obtain a quality education through efforts such as direct admissions.”
Increased applications and expanded reach
Reach students on the platform they trust
“Many times it can be hard doing college apps being a first-gen applicant; however, these offers reinforce the idea that my hard work pays off and I'm proud of where I am and am ecstatic for what my future holds.”
— Common App Direct Admissions student, 2024-2025
Students see and learn about direct admissions offers in their Common App.
Proactive offers and waived application fees let students know colleges want them in their incoming class.
Students see and learn about direct admissions offers in their Common App.
