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Common Application

                    A QUICK GUIDE TO THE COMMON APPLICATION

*Guide on How to Fill out The Common Application
*Please note that certain colleges require their own application portals, such as MIT, Georgetown, and the UC Application system. If you are applying to any of these schools, please keep that in mind!

Profile
Contacts 
Phone number, mailing address
Demographics
Religion, military service, race/ethnicity (all optional)
Geography
Birthplace, countries lived in, language proficiency, citizenship
fAMILY
Household
Parent marital status, parent(s) with whom you reside
Parent and/or Guardian
Name, birthplace, occupation, education, stepparent information
Siblings
Age, grade, education
Education
School
Current school, dates attended 
Counselor name, phone, and email

History
Previous schools, dates attended
Past/pending education interruptions (e.g. 
time off, early graduation, gap year, etc.)
College courses
College assistance programs
Testing
Academic Information
GPA, class rank, current year courses, honors and awards
College Entrance
ACT and SAT
English For Non-Native Speakers
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic
Academic Subjects
AP, IB, SAT Subject Tests, A-Levels
Other
Optional reporting for other relevant 9-12 testing
aCTIVITIES/Work
​​Principal Activities/Work(10 activities maximum)
Years of participation
Hours per week
Weeks per year
Organization Name(100 characters)
Position/leadership held(50 characters),
Brief description (150 characters).
Writing
Personal Essay
Select one of seven available prompts, 650 Words Maximum
Disciplinary History
Explanations regarding school discipline and misdemeanor or felony convictions
Additional Information
Optional Covid-19 Question- Effects on your health and well-being, safety ,family circumstances, future plans, and education, including access to reliable technology and quiet study.(250 words max)
Relevant circumstances or qualifications not reflected elsewhere in the application (650 words max)
Courses & grades
Self-Reported Transcript
 Your complete academic record for grades 9-12. Required by some colleges.
College-specific questions
General
Entry term, degree status, housing preference, test-optional preference, scholarship and financial aid preference
Academics
Academic interest, program(s) applying to(Some colleges may also ask additional questions about your family, state of residenceresidence, activities, and general interests.)
Writing Supplement
Additional short answer or essay responses if requested by institution
College writing supplements
Writing Supplement
Additional short answer or essay responses if requested by institution

Tips!

​How do I create my Common App account?
It’s a very easy process to create your account. First, click on the Create Account button, then enter your email address and a password of your choice. Make sure you use an email address that you check frequently because this will be the email that you will receive updates about your college admission status. Remember to make note of your password always!!
How do I add colleges to my list?
To add a college to your list, you can do this from your results listed under the College Search tab. Check the box beside the college name, then click the Add button located at the bottom right of the page. To add all colleges from your result list, click the box beside Member Name in the top left area of the grey menu bar. You can also see specific college information such as phone numbers, deadlines, fees, and recommendation requirements by clicking the school name link from the results list. 
How do I search for colleges within the Common Application?
You have many options when searching for Common App colleges and universities. All of your searching will be conducted in the College Search tab. If you already know the name of a college that you’d like to add to your My Colleges list, you can type that name directly into the School/City field. You can also broaden your search to search a particular state or country, or search for schools within or away from a certain zip code. You also have the option to search by application term or by specific deadlines. When you're ready to perform your search, simply click on the Search button to view your results.
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