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Hey there, I'm kinda stressed about the originality of my essays. Does anyone know if the Common App uses Turnitin or some sort of plagiarism checker on our personal statements? Just want to make sure …
Helloooo! I’m looking to apply to CU Boulder and was wondering if they’re on the Common App or if I need to prepare an entirely separate application. Does anyone have info on this?
So I’m putting together my college list and San Diego State University is on it, but I’m not sure about the application process. Does SDSU use the Common Application, or will I need to prepare a separ …
Hi folks! I’m aiming to apply to art schools this year and the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is one of my top choices. I’m trying to get my ducks in a row early on. Can anyone tell me if S …
I need a little help distinguishing between the MSUs. When people say 'MSU' in relation to the Common App, are they usually referring to Michigan State University, or could it also mean Mississippi St …
Hello everyone! The college search is on and I'm looking at Clemson. My question is, do they accept the Common App? It's getting a bit overwhelming with all the platforms and I'm hoping to minimize th …
Just a quick question - does the Common App system let you create more than one account? I made one earlier this year but might have forgotten the login, and I don't want to get in any trouble for hav …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to prep my college apps and I'm a bit overwhelmed. Does anyone know if the University of Chicago accepts the Common App? I'm trying to streamline the process as much as poss …
Hey everyone, so I've been working on my college list and I'm trying to streamline the application process as much as possible. Does anyone know if James Madison University (JMU) accepts the Common Ap …
Can anyone tell me if Georgetown University is on the Common App? I've heard the application process there is a bit unique and I want to make sure I have all the right info before I get too deep into …
Can anyone tell me if ECU (East Carolina University) uses the Common App? I'm trying to streamline my applications as much as possible!
Alright peeps, calling all Vandy hopefuls or those in the know - I'm sorting through my college list (deadline anxiety is real 😅) and trying to figure out if Vanderbilt accepts the Common App? Any ins …
Hi guys, starting to feel the pressure with college apps approaching. Can someone confirm whether Brown University accepts applications through the Common App? Wanna know if I can include them on my o …
Kinda stressed out by all the different application platforms. For anyone who’s applied, do all the Ivy League schools use the Common App, or do I need to prepare for different applications?
Hello friends! So I've been researching colleges and I'm interested in the University of California system. I'm a little bit stressed because I don't know whether the UC schools require the Common App …
Could someone fill me in on whether the University of Maryland accepts the Common Application? Want to be sure as I plan my application strategy!
Hello everyone, as I'm starting to outline my application strategy, I'm hoping someone on here knows whether USC accepts the Common App? I heard from someone that they do, but I need to be sure so I c …
Hi everyone! I've been looking into Bloomsburg University and was hoping to add it to my Common App account. However, I'm not sure if they use the Common App system. Can someone who's applying there o …
What's up, guys? I've got my eye on Notre Dame for college, and I'm just wondering if they're on the Common App train or if I have to prepare myself for a separate application process. Does anyone kno …
I've heard different opinions on this and I’m trying to make my essay sound natural. Would using contractions in my Common App essay come off as too informal, or should I just write it the way I norma …