Everything You Need To Know About Filling Out The Common App

Having trouble completing the Common Application? We’ve got you covered. In our common app 101 webinar, we cover how to fill out the Common Application, Common App essays, which Common Application part matters most, how to send the application through Common App, and a Q&A with two former admissions committee members. If you’re looking for more tips on how to improve your College Application, head over to our blog for articles on every aspect of the admissions process, specific school info, essays, and more.

About our Hosts:

Casey Smith is an admissions counselor on our team and a graduate of the University of both the University of Notre Dame and UC Berkeley, where we would later serve on the admissions team. While on the UC Berkeley admissions committee, Casey conducted countless interviews, reviewed applications, and ultimately made admissions recommendations. On our team, Casey has used his expertise in organization, application review, and project management to coach several students and help them get into top schools across the US.

Anthony Grant is an expert admissions advisor with over twelve years of experience in higher education. He has served as an admissions reader for UC Berkeley, an Admissions Counselor at Syracuse University, an Assistant Direct of Admissions at the University of Richmond, and an Assistant Director of Admissions at Earlham College. Over the years, he has interviewed prospective students, overseen diversity recruitment, and rendered both scholarship and admissions decisions, making him into the inspiring admissions coach he is today.

Time Stamps:
2:02 - Host Introductions
3:32 - What Is The Common Application
16:09 - Filling Out Your Main Application
16:55 - First Gen College Students
18:58 - Activities List
22:13 - Personal Statement
26:42 - Additional Information
28:57 - Recommendation Letters
34:52 - Q&A

At Quad Education, our goal is to get you into your dream school by providing end-to-end support throughout the college application process. In this video, our experts have tackled the basics of how to fill out the common application, but we know these tips are only a fraction of what it takes to get into college. If you want to learn more about how to improve your overall chances of admission and application materials, take a look at our blog for helpful articles! You can also subscribe to our channel, as we will be posting regular videos about how to improve your college application.



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