Hey everyone, as I'm starting to prep my applications, I've hit a snag. How exactly do I email colleges through the Common App? Like, is there a specific process or feature within the application that I should be using, or do I find their admissions emails and contact them directly? Thanks a ton in advance!
Hey there! No need to be confused; it's great that you're looking to engage with colleges directly. The Common Application itself doesn't have a feature that allows for direct email communication with colleges.
Instead, what you should do is use the Common App to research schools and find their contact information. Each college's admissions page on the Common App usually lists their contact details, including the admissions email address. Once you've got that, you can email them directly from your own email account.
Just remember to be professional in your correspondence – use a formal greeting, introduce yourself, and be clear about why you're reaching out. An example of starting an email would be something like, 'Dear Admissions Team, My name is [...], and I am interested in applying to [college name]. I have a few questions regarding...' Hope that helps and best of luck with your applications!
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