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Application trend
End-of-season report, 2025–2026: First-year application trends
Data Analytics and ResearchAugust 20, 2026Common App’s annual end-of-season report provides a comprehensive analysis of applicant and application data for the 2025-26 admissions cycle. It breaks down applicants by demographic, community income, institution type, and more.
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Annual publication
Common App Next Chapter: 2026 impact report
Common App2026Common App’s latest Next Chapter impact report shows the organization’s progress towards its moonshot goal of closing the gap of students from low- and middle-income communities on its platform relative to their peers from high-income communities.
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Application trend
March 1 deadline update
Data Analytics and ResearchMarch 12, 2026Applicants and applications through March 1, 2026 are up year-over-year, with applicants applying to slightly more schools on average. First-generation applicants increased by 6% compared to this point in 2024-25, and applicants from below-median income ZIP codes grew by 8%.
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