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I'm budgeting for application fees and I was wondering, do you have to pay just to use the Common App platform, or is it free and we only pay when submitting to each individual college?
Hey there! So, I'm a junior starting to look at colleges and the application process. Does Boston University use the Common App for their admissions process? It would be awesome to add them to my list …
I'm working on my Common App, and I have some book titles in my essay. Should I italicize them, and if yes, how do I do that in the Common App text boxes?
Hey everyone, I'm starting to get my college list together and I'm super into Northeastern. I want to make sure my application process is as smooth as possible. Can anyone let me know if Northeastern …
Kind of stressed right now because I can't find a straight answer. Can someone tell me what time the Common App is due on the day of the deadline? Is it 11:59 PM local time, or is there a different ti …
I've been hearing a lot about the dreaded college essay, and I'm getting anxious. Do all colleges on the Common App require an essay, or are there some that don't?
I'm kind of anxious to know what my teachers wrote about me. Will I be able to see their letters on the Common App after they submit them, or do they remain confidential?
I'm getting my application list together and wondering if Gonzaga University is accessible through the Common Application? It would be so much easier if I could use the same platform for most of my ap …
I've heard a lot about the importance of the Common App essay, and honestly, I'm feeling the pressure. Can anyone explain how the Common App essay works? Like, what are colleges looking for and how ca …
Hey guys! I'm working on my list of schools and I was just wondering if Florida State University takes the Common Application? If anyone has applied there and knows the drill, please let me in on it. …
Hey everyone, in the thick of prepping for my college apps and I've got a quick Q: does Ohio State University work with the Common App, or am I looking at a solo application on their website? Just try …
Hello all! I'm in the midst of my college search and I've got my eye on Boise State. I'm trying to make my application process as efficient as possible. Does anyone know if they're on the Common App? …
Do the essay questions on the Common App change every year? I want to get a head start during the summer before my junior year, and I'm curious if I can rely on the current prompts being the same when …
I've been trying to figure out my college list and I'm a bit confused about the different application platforms. Specifically, for UC Davis, how can I tell if they use the Common App? I've heard about …
I'm trying to streamline my application process. Does Rutgers accept the Common App, or should I be ready to apply through a different system?
I'm trying to plan out my application strategy and I'm kind of interested in Pepperdine. Been hearing mixed things and just wanna get it straight—does Pepperdine accept applications through the Common …
I’ve sent off my Common App to my early decision school, but now I want to add a couple of more colleges. Can I do that, or is my college list locked in after my first submission?
Hey guys! So, I'm working on my college list and UChicago is one of my top choices. I know they're pretty unique in a lot of ways, but does anyone know if they use the Common App for their admissions …
So I'm brainstorming for my Common App essays and I'm wondering, is there a strict word count I need to stick to? I know there's probably a max limit, but is hitting the upper limit looked at unfavora …
Just trying to plan ahead a bit—does anyone know when we can expect the Common App to release the essay prompts for this application cycle? Want to start brainstorming ideas early!