Common App streamlines college applications for over 1,000 schools, saving time, tracking deadlines, and supporting students, counselors, and recommenders.

Each year, more than 1 million students apply to more than 1,000 Common App member colleges worldwide through our online college application platform. Follow the steps below to get started, or visit our first-year and transfer application guides for more information.

Common App is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year, more than 1 million students, a third of whom are first-generation, apply to more than 1,000 colleges and universities worldwide through Common App’s online application.

The most up to date ADA-Compliant, PDF version of the Common App for transfer application can be found here. Common App is dedicated to assisting any student who is unable to fully read or use the system.

Each year, more than 1 million students apply to more than 1,000 Common App member colleges worldwide through our online college application platform. Learn more about applying through our first-year application by following our step-by-step guide below.

Resources on getting organized and starting your application on the right track.

Common App, a non-profit organization, simplifies the college application process, allowing students to apply to more than 1,000 schools through one platform.

Discover 1,000+ colleges that accept Common App. Find application requirements, deadlines, virtual tours, and information on academics and campus life.

Common App for recommenders helps you organize and submit letters of recommendation. Here, you can track requests, manage your school's information, and submit transcripts. The first-year Common App for recommenders has extra tools to track student progress on the Common App.

Access free counselor resources and recommender support materials from Common App. Learn about our new recommendation system, advisor tools, and more.