Which colleges use the Common App?

Hey everyone, I've been starting my college search and I keep hearing about the Common App. I'm curious – what schools are on the Common App, and is there a full list I can check out? Thanks!

Hello! The Common Application (Common App) is a college application platform accepted by over 900 colleges and universities in the United States and around the world. It streamlines the application process by allowing you to fill out one application for multiple schools, making it convenient and efficient.

Some well-known colleges that use the Common App include:

- Ivy League schools (e.g., Harvard, Yale, Princeton)

- Stanford University

- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

- University of California schools (e.g., UCLA, UC Berkeley)

- New York University (NYU)

- University of Michigan

- University of Pennsylvania

- Northwestern University

Of course, this is just a small sample of the colleges that accept the Common App, as there are many more schools that utilize this platform!

You can find the full list by visiting the Common App site and searching in the college directory. To access the directory, sign up for a free Common App account, and you'll be able to see the colleges that work with the Common App and add schools to your list.

Keep in mind that while the Common App consolidates the application process for multiple schools, each college may have its own supplemental questions or requirements, such as additional essays or questionnaires. Make sure to pay attention to these requirements for each school you add to your list to ensure you're submitting a complete application.

Best of luck with your college search and application process!