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Common App streamlines college applications for over 1,000 schools, saving time, tracking deadlines, and supporting students, counselors, and recommenders
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Each year, more than 1 million students apply to more than 1,100 Common App member colleges worldwide through our online college application platform Follow the steps below to get started, or visit our first-year and transfer application guides for more information
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Common App is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process Each year, more than 1 million students, a third of whom are first-generation, apply to more than 1,000 colleges and universities worldwide through Common App’s online application
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Each year, more than 1 million students, a third of whom are first-generation, apply to more than 1,000 colleges and universities worldwide through Common App’s online application
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Discover 1,000+ colleges that accept Common App Find application requirements, deadlines, virtual tours, and information on academics and campus life
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College application guide for first-time students applying to college with Common App
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Our college planning tools will guide you through every step of the college application and admissions process
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Here are Common App's essay prompts for this year Get tips and best practices for writing your college essays as you prepare to apply to college
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