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Hey guys, bit of a personal question here. I had a rough patch sophomore year and ended up with a suspension. How does the Common App handle this – do they ask about suspensions? And if they do, any a …
Hey everyone, I’ve been taking some courses at my local community college, and I'm not sure how to properly list them on my Common App. I want to make sure that colleges see these courses since they a …
Hey guys, kinda stressed bc I'm not sure about this. Does the Common App require you to put in your Social Security number? Will colleges still consider my application if I'm not comfortable sharing t …
Anyone else considering Temple University? I'm just trying to figure out my application process – does Temple use the Common App? It would be nice to have one less separate application to worry about!
Hey everyone! Could use a bit of help here. So I've got a few academic honors and recognitions through high school. Does anybody know how many honors you're allowed to list on the Common App? I don't …
Hey everyone, just starting to think about where to apply and I’m curious if Emory University accepts the Common Application. I'm hoping to streamline my process as much as possible. Has anyone applie …
Stressed junior here 🙋. So I've been part of a study group that helps students with math. It isn't an official club though, just something we started. What should I put for the 'organization name' on …
Does anyone know the ultimate deadline for submitting the Common App? I know there are different dates for ED/EA and RD, but is there a final cutoff date for all applications? Just want to make sure I …
So I’m a member of the National Honor Society and I’m not exactly sure where I should be including this in the Common App. Is there a specific spot for honor societies, or does it go in the general ac …
I'm getting super curious – can our counselors actually see what we've submitted on the Common App, or do they only get to see the parts where their input is required? How does it work?
Hey everyone, I'm starting to stress a bit about the whole essay writing process for the Common App. I've read a bunch of older posts and guides about the essay prompts, but I'm wondering, do the Comm …
Just submitted my Common App but realized I might need another rec letter. Is it possible to add another recommender after I’ve already hit submit, or am I out of luck here?
The Common App is indicating that I have 'no test scores to report', but I’ve chosen to apply test-optional. Is it okay to leave it like this, or should I be mentioning my decision to go test-optional …
I'm in the process of organizing my college list, and I really want to ensure that I manage my time effectively with college apps. Does UMass Amherst accept the Common App? It'd help a ton to know if …
Hoping someone can help me out here. I'm working on my applications and I was wondering if I can use the Common App to apply to Michigan State University, or do they have a separate application system …
Hey guys, I’ve got a bunch of schools I’m interested in and some use the Common App while others are on the Coalition App. Is it frowned upon or a bad idea to use both platforms to apply to different …
Hey everyone! Quick question: when I’m filling out my Common App, under what subject should I list AP Psychology? Is it considered a social science, science, or something else on the application? A li …
I'm a little confused about the timing of apps—can I go ahead and submit my Common App to colleges even if my teachers haven't finished their recommendation letters yet, or should I wait until everyth …
Hey everyone! Kinda in a tiny panic here. How can I definitely confirm that my Common App was submitted successfully? Also, would I receive a confirmation email or something from the schools I applied …
What's the deal with Portland State University and the Common App? Does PSU accept the Common App or should I expect to deal with their own application portal?