Common Application Archives

For Parents: Supporting Your Student in Writing Application Essays

Best practices for supporting your student as they write their college application essays.

The most common supplemental essay prompts and our advice on how to address them.

How to succeed during senior year.

Guide to peer recommendations for college.

The role of extracurricular activities in college applications and advice for parents.

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions.

How to write a succinct and compelling Activities list in the Common App.

What’s the difference between the Common App and the Coalition App, and why should you choose one over the other when applying to college?