Common Application

The Common Application – friend or foe?

Many students think the cure-all for the complex college application process is the Common Application. The Common Application is accepted by 346 colleges and universities and one application can be submitted to as many of these schools as a student desires. So, yes, the Common Application can make the process much easier.

HOWEVER, approximately 70% of the colleges and universities that accept the Common Application require Common Application Supplements. Supplements are additional school-specific forms, many of which require additional essays. This means the application process for some schools require additional essays and listed information beyond the essays and information required on the Common Application itself . . . some consider this “double-duty” to apply to such colleges.

So students, beware of the amount of work necessary to apply to the colleges and universities of your choice. There are no shortcuts and no quick fixes; it takes planning and hard work. Start early to avoid last minute stress and in the end, it will be soooo worth the effort. College can be the greatest experience of your life; do everything you can to get there.

MyCollegeCalendar.org guides you through the entire application and financial aid process – the guidelines show you how to create outstanding applications and meet all deadlines.

For more information visit MyCollegeCalendar.org.