Common Application Archives

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Filling Out the Common App Activities List

Questions to ask yourself as you fill out the Common App activities list

How to fill out the Common App Honors Section.

Start your Common App right with our advice on what to expect, staying organized, and filling out the Activities section.

Class of 2029 acceptance rates for highly selective colleges in the 2024-25 cycle.

Questions to ask yourself before writing the Common App essay.

Our guide to summer jobs and internships for high school students.

Our guide to creative project ideas for the summer.

It’s only January, and summer vacation is months away, but now is actually a great time for you to think about what you want to do this summer.