Common App streamlines college applications for over 1,000 schools, saving time, tracking deadlines, and supporting students, counselors, and recommenders.

See application requirements, access virtual tours, learn about academic programs, testing policies, and student experience on campus. Get started today by adding colleges to your My Colleges tab in your application.

Learn more about applying through our first-year application by following our step-by-step guide below. 1. Gather materials. 2. Create an account. 3. Add colleges. 4. Engage supporters. 5. Understanding requirements. 6. Plan essays. 7. Submit your application. 1. The information you’ll need to complete your applications.

Master your Admission Form submission with our comprehensive guide and fillable templates. Learn the best practices and examples for a smooth application.

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.

For all first-year and transfer applicants, your first step will be to fill out and submit an application. You can do so through the Common Application or the Coalition Application - Powered by Scoir.

We oversee the application process for students applying for first-year and transfer undergraduate admissions. We try to explain our process, help you understand what we’re looking for, and think about how to prepare for MIT. Most importantly, we try to encourage young people to be students and community members first, and applicants second.

Set up a professional-sounding email address. Create a balanced list of reach, match, and safety colleges. Go to the application website. Note the regular application deadline. Note the early application deadline. Find out if an admission test is required. Take an admission test, if required.

Our application will encourage you to spend time reflecting on who you are and what is important to you. We approach the admission process with sincere respect for each individual applicant and look forward to learning about you through your application.

We look forward to learning about you through your application. Here you'll find a detailed explanation of each admission application requirement. Most of the information here applies to both first-year and transfer applicants, and requirements are the same for domestic and international applicants.