A Step by Step Guide to the Common App 

The Common App -  The Common App is an application platform students can use to submit their information to over 900 member colleges as efficiently as possible.

Gather materials before starting the Common App -  Make sure you have all the information and materials you need before you make an account and start filling out the personal fields of the Common App.

Create an account to access the Common App -  Choose your registration type and create a log-in. Select the “First-year Student” if this is your first time applying to college.

Finalize your college list -  Use the college search tab to find colleges and add them to your list. Doing so will make it much easier to apply to colleges once you have decided on your final list of schools to send your application to.

Determine where you will get your letters of recommendation - Counselors share their perspectives using the context of the entire graduating class. Parents will need to submit only one form. Teachers give a direct account of your intellectual curiosity and creative thinking.

Understand the requirements for each school -  Each college can determine its unique requirements for deadlines, application fees, and personal essays. There are many places across the website where you can find more specific details on each school.

Plan your essays for the Common App -  Sometimes writings essays can feel like the most daunting part of your application. With a little bit of planning, organizing, and drafting, we can help you make this task more manageable.

Submit your applications -  Once all the hard work is complete, it is now time to review your application and take a sigh of relief as you embark on the final step of applying to college.

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