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COMMON APP
READYGetting Started
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CREATINGYOURACCOUNT
Creating a Common App account is easy! Simply go to commonapp.org and click the Create Account or Apply Now buttons to get started.
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Account Creation Steps:
1. Registration Type2. Login Credentials3. Registration Information
Then follow these three simple steps to create your account.
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1. REGISTRATION TYPE
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2. LOGINCREDENTIALS
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3. REGISTRATIONINFORMATION
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COMMONAPPLAYOUT
The Common App is divided into four tabs:• Dashboard• My Colleges• Common App• College Search
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Check out our Common App Tour video for more
info!
The Dashboard is your home base where you can
keep an eye on your requirements and upcoming
deadlines.
In the My Colleges tab you will complete the
college-specific questions for each college in your
list.
The Common App tab is where you will complete the six
Common App sections. Watch these videos to learn more
about them.
Search for and add colleges to your My Colleges list in the
College Search tab.
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SEARCHING FOR &ADDINGCOLLEGES
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With nearly 700 colleges in the Common Application, there’s one that’s right for you! Use the College Search tab to explore, learn, and add colleges to your list.
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THE COLLEGE SEARCH TAB
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RESULTS LIST
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ADDING SCHOOLS
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SUCCESS!
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The Common App tab is where you will complete the main sections of your application.
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• The Instructions and Help will display FAQs related to the page you’re on and will take you to our Solutions Center, where you can contact us with questions.
• Red asterisks indicate a response is required.
• Green check marks indicate you’ve completed a section.
• Click the Preview button to review each section in PDF.
• Video tutorials help you navigate each section.
• Click Continue to move from one section to the next.
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THEPROFILESECTION
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In the Profile section you will provide some more detailed information about yourself.
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There are nine sections within the Profile section to complete.
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• Use your legal name so that colleges can match your application with standardized test scores and other documents.
• You will have the opportunity to share more about your gender identity.
• Make sure the email address you enter is one you check regularly.
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TIPS & BEST PRACTICES
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Scholar Snapp connects you with scholarships to help pay for college.
If you are interested in learning more about Scholar Snapp, select “Yes”.
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SCHOLAR SNAPP
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• Indicate whether you feel you qualify for an application waiver
• Select the indicator(s) that best apply to you• Provide your signature
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Students who qualify for a fee waiver are invited to connect with a
Strive for College mentor.
THE COMMON APP FEE WAIVER
STRIVE FOR COLLEGE