Arbor View High School Counseling

The Common Application   https://apply.commonapp.org/createaccount

The Common Application is a single application that students can use to apply to over 500 colleges. The participating colleges will not differentiate between use of the application developed by the college itself and the Common Application. If a college offers the choice of their own application or the Common Application, we recommend using the Common Application. If you have questions, please see your counselor.

 

On August 1st of each year the updated version of the Common Application is released.

1. Create a Common Application account at www.commonapp.org.

2. Add at least one college to your “My Colleges” list on the Common Application.

3. Complete the FERPA Release Authorization.

4. Complete the Common Application account matching by entering the email address you used on the Common Application.

 

Students need to remain organized and be aware of necessary supplements and deadline dates including an Early Decision Agreement if applying Early Decision. Please note that more specific and detailed information is shared on the Common Application website.

 

Universal College Application   https://www.universalcollegeapp.com/

The Universal College Application (www.universalcollegeapp.com) was created as an alternative admission application to the Common Application. It is accepted by some colleges and universities. Forms for the two applications are very similar. As with the Common Application, a Supplement may be required by the college. An added feature of the Universal College Application is that applicants can add a link to videos, pictures, or other online media files that demonstrate a student’s talent or highlight an activity.

 

EDU, Inc. COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION http://eduinconline.com/ 

Edu Inc. allows students to apply to 35 historically black colleges and universities at once and pay $35 for all, instead of the individual fee charged by each institution. Howard University alone charges $45.

 

XAP   https://www.nationalappcenter.com/

Xap is a major player in admissions — it processed four million college applications last year. From its site, the National Application Center, students can apply electronically to about 900 colleges and universities for which Xap has customized online applications.

 

California Community College   http://home.cccapply.org/

 

California State Universities   https://secure.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/

 

University of California    http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/