Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 300,000 people this month received acceptance letters from at least one college or university in their state − before ...

The Common App 2026 cycle brings updated essay prompts, interface improvements, and strategic considerations for Early Decision and Early Action applicants. Alongside these changes, upcoming 2026–27 ...

High schoolers are turning to chatbots for help navigating the college admissions process. Does a virtual college coach know what’s best for students? By Callie Holtermann “Direct admission” is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. Today, the Common Application ...

The Common App is a shared application system that is used by just under 1,000 colleges and universities in the United States, and roughly 70 international institutions. Last year, the Common App ...

Georgetown University announced March 27 that it will join the Common Application on a three-year pilot program beginning in August 2026, confirming earlier reporting from The Hoya. Applicants to the ...

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Western Illinois University has joined the Common App Direct Admissions program, becoming one of the latest institutions to join this network of academic excellence. This ...

The Common Application significantly increased the number of low-income and underrepresented minority students receiving private scholarships during the 2023-24 admissions cycle by enhancing outreach ...

GALESBURG, Ill. — A local community college is one of the first nationwide to be part of the Common App platform. Students can now apply to Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg with the Common App. The ...

The Common App makes applying to multiple colleges simpler, but it still demands careful planning, organization, and personal storytelling. From gathering transcripts to crafting a compelling essay, ...