Common Application Archives

Early Admissions Data Class of 2029

Early Decision and Early Action trends and acceptance rates for the class of 2029.

Spring College Advice for Juniors

As the school year draws to a close, here are a few things juniors should be thinking about as you prepare to apply to college.

FAQs about Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities can demonstrate to admissions offices the kind of person you might be in college. We’ve got answers to some common questions about extracurricular involvement.

Missed Deadlines

If you have a legitimate reason for missing an application deadline and still want to apply, here’s some advice for you.

How Colleges Evaluate Transcripts

Learn how colleges evaluate your high school transcript — from GPA to course load and grade trends.

For Parents: Balancing Application Season

With some careful planning and support, your family can balance college application season with the rest of life.

For Parents: Supporting Your Student in Writing Application Essays

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

Fall Advice for Rising High School Seniors

How to succeed during senior year.