Which schools accept the Common App?

Hey guys! I'm starting to put together a list of colleges to apply to, and I want to save time by focusing on schools that use the Common App. Anyone here has a list or some idea of the schools that accept it? Thanks in advance!

Many colleges and universities in the United States and around the world accept the Common Application, so you're in luck! As of the 2024-2025 application cycle, over 900 institutions accept the Common App, making it a time-saving option for the college application process.

Some popular schools that accept the Common App include:

1. Harvard University

2. Stanford University

3. Yale University

4. Princeton University

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

6. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

7. Columbia University

8. Duke University

9. University of Chicago (UChicago)

10. New York University (NYU)

11. University of California system (UC schools, starting with the 2023-2024 application cycle)

12. University of Michigan (UMich)

13. University of Virginia (UVA)

14. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)

15. Cornell University

16. Boston College

17. Vanderbilt University

Please keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive, and there are many other great institutions that accept the Common App. To help you find more schools that fit your criteria, you can use the Common App's search feature, available on their website (https://www.commonapp.org), which allows you to filter and sort schools based on location, size, majors, and other factors.

Ensure that you also research each college's requirements, as they may ask for additional supplements or essays that are specific to their institution. Good luck with your applications!