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The Common App Advantage

  • Connect To More

    No other system matches the diversity of colleges and universities accessible through the Common App. Explore and apply to schools across the world.

  • Work Smarter

    There is no need to repeat your applicant details for every college on your list.  Enter your information one time and use it to apply to multiple schools.

  • Stay On Track

    Our system alerts you when important dates are approaching. Manage your deadlines and view application progress in one convenient dashboard.

  • Streamline Recs

    The Common App is the most seamless way to manage the application process for students, counselors, and recommenders. Track submitted documents and outstanding tasks.

"I was totally stressed about applying to college, but the Common App made it really simple by letting me fill out one application for almost all of the colleges on my list. It also told me when requirements were due so that I never missed a deadline.”

Andrew Proper, Rising Freshman | University of Connecticut

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Everyone has questions about college, but not everyone has access to answers. Until now. Meet the Virtual Counselor: your digital college support system. 

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