I just logged into my Common App to check my progress and there's this red exclamation mark. What does it mean, and is it something I need to fix ASAP? A little stressed since I thought I was on top of everything.
Don't worry too much – the red exclamation mark is Common App's way of indicating that a section of your application is incomplete or requires your attention. It's definitely something you'll want to address, but it's common and fixable. To resolve it, click on the section with the exclamation mark, and it will take you to the incomplete part. Usually, it's something minor like a missed question or a section that hasn’t been fully filled out.
Once you've updated the necessary information, the exclamation mark should turn into a green checkmark, indicating that the section is complete. Just make sure you do this well ahead of your deadlines. In fact, if you can clear these as soon as possible, you'll have ample time for a final review. It's good to check over your application with fresh eyes or have someone else look over it to catch anything you might have missed. Stay calm, you’ve got this!
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