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UT and the Common App situation?

Hey fam! So I'm looking at my college list and trying to figure out logistics. Does UT accept the Common App? UT is one of my top choices and I'd like to know if I can use my Common App for them or ne …

a year ago

Common App marked my colleges' deadlines as 'passed' even though they're not?!

This is making me anxious, guys. The Common App is showing that the deadlines for some of my colleges have passed, but I double-checked, and they haven't! Has this happened to anyone else, and what sh …

a year ago

Accessing Common App accounts after a few years, is that possible?

I heard you can use the same Common App account for transferring colleges. If I were to take a gap year, could I still access my account and all the information I've put in it after those years?

a year ago

Princeton Common App – do they take it?

Okay folks, I'm aiming high and looking at Princeton. That application's going to take everything I've got, so I need to know – does Princeton use the Common App, or is it another set of hoops to jump …

a year ago

Are there any fees associated with submitting the Common App?

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?

a year ago

Boston University and the Common App?

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 …

a year ago

Is there a way to use italics in my Common App activities section or essay?

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?

a year ago

Does Northeastern accept the Common App?

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 …

a year ago

What's the exact deadline for submitting the Common App?

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 …

a year ago

Will I have to write an essay for the Common App?

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?

a year ago

Can students view the teacher recommendations submitted through Common App?

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?

a year ago

Gonzaga's Common App Status?

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 …

a year ago

Understanding how to craft a stellar Common App essay

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 …

a year ago

Does FSU have the Common App option?

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. …

a year ago

Common App for Ohio State?

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 …

a year ago

Does Boise State University accept the Common App?

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? …

a year ago

Annual Changes to Common App Essay Prompts?

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 …

a year ago

How can I know if a particular university, such as UC Davis, uses the Common App?

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 …

a year ago

Does Rutgers use the Common App?

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?

a year ago

Does Pepperdine use the Common App, or is it a separate process?

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 …

a year ago
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