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Changes to the Common App for the 2022-2023 School Year
The Common App for the 2022-2023 application cycle opened up on August 1, 2022 and is available for students to start right now. …
I Submitted the Wrong Essay on My Common App
Activities Vs. Honors? Uploading a Resume? Check 3 Common App FAQs
I just started filling out my Common App and I have a few questions. First, one of my schools gives an option in Common App of up…
How Do I List My Activities on the Common Application?
The Coalition for College Expands, Adding 18 Schools
Have you heard of the Coalition for College? Do you know what it's all about? Before I discuss the Coalition's latest d…
Admissions Expert Dispels 5 Myths About This Fall’s Application Cycle
Myths have permeated the college admissions landscape for decades, with many people believing that only legacies get accepted to …
New Tool Provides Specialized Common App Assistance
Filling out a college application sounds like a simple thing to do — until you do it. Questions asking about any honors you recei…
Don't Ignore Your Application's Additional Information Section
Here we are. It's the middle of December. How did we get here so fast?
Most of this year's Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (E…
Which Teacher Should Write My Daughter's Rec Letter?
Will A Lack of Academic Honors on Common App Hurt My Admission Odds?
I am filling out the Common App now and there's a question that says "If you have received any honors related to your academic ac…