The Common App allows students to submit applications to more than 1,100 higher ed institutions. But until now, none of its members were community colleges focused on granting associate degrees. The ...

The Common App CEO explains why personal essays still matter, even as more college applicants turn to AI for help.

The Common Application has announced that it’s expanding its direct admissions program for the 2024–2025 application season to 116 member colleges and universities in 34 states. The full list of ...

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The Common Application is an online college application tool that lets you apply to more than 1,000 participating universities in the United States and abroad. Developed by the nonprofit access ...

Navigating the college application process can be challenging for many students, particularly those who are the first in their family to attend college or come from lower-income backgrounds. To help ...

The number of financially independent students using the Common Application to apply to colleges more than doubled between 2016-17 and 2023-24, according to a new report released on Monday. The ...

Ohio remains among the top 10 U.S. states with the highest volume of college applicants – and the state continues to see growth in first-year applicants, according to a new report by the Common App, ...

More than 200,000 students who have started filling out college applications this fall are about to get good news. “Congratulations!” the email will say. They’re in. The email, to be sent Tuesday by ...

What if you could apply to a college in your state knowing that you would be guaranteed a spot? That’s what the Common App is exploring this year with a full launch of its direct admissions program.