How to Guide to the Common Application (2024-25) | Tutorial

The 2024-25 Common App is LIVE, which means applicants can begin submitting their college applications today! This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through all the key tabs and resources, introduce you to your Dashboard and the College Search function, show you how to find sneaky supplemental essays, and offer helpful advice for navigating the most popular college application platform.

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[Priyanka-btrt]

Even i live in another country ..then also i have to use 1st year student ???? Or transfer one

[HeatherOhly-ce]

Can you offer guidance on including dual enrollment classes/grades. The high school is on semesters and college institution is on the college quarter system (different than high school quarters). Do students apply their college quarter grades in the appropriate semester?

[faranasif]

Great Tutorial. Can we apply for Maters as well. As I'm facing issue in creating an account on the site. Kindly help

[ericwuluglayjr]

Can I use this common app for grad school also ?

[ssniranjana]

i did not completed my class 12 yet, so in the testing section of senior secondary leaving exam section, I had a doubt that if i applies while doing their class 12, i must apply my predicted scores there but how can i mention the date i have taken there

[danishu]

Can we apply for phd as wellfrom this website?

[dylanposadas]

is there a way to apply multiple colleges in one application, so I don't have to keep wasting 50$ on 4 different colleges?