The Common Application
The Common Application is used for undergraduate admissions by nearly 700 colleges and universities. Only schools that evaluate applications holistically are allowed to use the common application; that is, the admissions staff must take into consideration things like letters of recommendation and the application essay. If a college bases admission solely on GPA and test scores, they can not be members of the Common Application. Nearly all top colleges and top universities use the Common Application.
The Common Application covers several areas: personal data, educational data, standardized test information, family information, academic honors, extracurricular experience, work experience, a personal essay, and criminal history. Financial aid information needs to be handled on the FAFSA.
Click here to go to The Common Application web site.
The Common Application covers several areas: personal data, educational data, standardized test information, family information, academic honors, extracurricular experience, work experience, a personal essay, and criminal history. Financial aid information needs to be handled on the FAFSA.
Click here to go to The Common Application web site.