What is the Common Application?
The Common Application is a online college application that is widely accepted by both public and private schools around the country. It can be found here. It is especially popular in the Northeast and the West Coast. A list of schools that accept the common application can be found here.
It is a more detailed application than what most of the colleges/universities in Louisiana will require. It requires you to list and explain your extracurricular activities/leadership roles, request counselor and teacher recommendations, and write an essay.
It is a more detailed application than what most of the colleges/universities in Louisiana will require. It requires you to list and explain your extracurricular activities/leadership roles, request counselor and teacher recommendations, and write an essay.
Should I use the Common Application?
The Common Application is useful for students who are applying to schools that require the Common App exclusively OR are applying to two or more colleges/universities on the list. If you're applying to Xaiver/UNO/Spring Hill College, you should use their online application. It will be faster.
This is an example of a student who would benefit from the Common App:
LSU, Duke, UMiami, Davidson College, Wesleyan Univeristy
This is an example of a student who should stick to the Online Applications:
LSU, Xavier, UNO, Spring Hill College
Rule of Thumb: If you're only applying to colleges in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama, you will most likely not need the Common App.
This is an example of a student who would benefit from the Common App:
LSU, Duke, UMiami, Davidson College, Wesleyan Univeristy
This is an example of a student who should stick to the Online Applications:
LSU, Xavier, UNO, Spring Hill College
Rule of Thumb: If you're only applying to colleges in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama, you will most likely not need the Common App.
Where can I get help with the Common Application?
Help filling out the application:
What to know before submitting the application
Bulletproofing your Common App
Help with teacher recommendations:
Tips for your supplemental recommendations
Tips for Teacher/Counselor Recommendations
If you need help with the essay click here
What to know before submitting the application
Bulletproofing your Common App
Help with teacher recommendations:
Tips for your supplemental recommendations
Tips for Teacher/Counselor Recommendations
If you need help with the essay click here