#Application process

Which College Application Platform Should I Use?

Use the Common App, it is accepted by more than 1,000 colleges, including some outside the U.S. Students fill out the Common App once and can then submit it to multiple colleges.

When Can You Start Working on My College Application Through the Common App?

The new edition of the Common App opens Aug. 1 every year. Given the variance in college application deadlines, students should pay close attention to when they need to submit their materials.

For example, students who are applying for early action or early decision may need to submit an application in November or December, whereas the regular decision deadline is more likely to be Jan. 1. Prospective students should treat these ranges as a general rule of thumb and check with individual colleges on deadlines.

Students don't have to wait until Aug. 1 to get started on the Common App. They can create an account at any time and transfer their information into the new app when it opens. College admissions counselors suggest students start completing application tasks as early as possible, including during the summer before their senior year.

Step by Step, To Start your application early

Step 1: Go to https://www.commonapp.org/ and click on the "Start your application" button to get details about how to create an account and log in. Students also can download the Common App's mobile app to keep track of deadlines, invite recommenders and set reminders.

Step 2: Choose the first-year student or transfer student option.

step 3: Add user information such as name, email, phone number, address, date of birth and prospective enrollment year.

step 4: Fill out the user profile with requested details on education, extracurriculars, demographic data, household information and more.

step 5: Add collaborators such as teachers, counselors and others providing letters of recommendation or other supporting documents.

step 6: Search for and add schools to "My Colleges."

Final step: Get familiar with each college's application requirements and follow those accordingly when applying.

Make sure you have everything

Check List

• Personal information
• High school transcript
• Standard test score (SAT/ACT)
• Letters of Recommendation
• Information on extracurricular
• Interview
• Portfolios
• Resume (optional)
• Personal Statement/Essays
• Degree-Specific Requirements

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Academic Requirments

Academic requirements for US college admissions include a strong GPA, standardized test scores (SAT), and language tests from TOEFL or IELTS scores (varies from schools). Additionally, students should have participated in extracurricular activities, and provided letters of recommendation and personal essays. Leadership roles and special talents (sports, music, etc) or achievements can strengthen an application. Some programs may require portfolios or auditions. High school coursework should include a strong foundation in subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, and at least one Foreign Languages.

For more detailed requirements, students should refer to the specific colleges they are interested in. Some colleges may require interviews on-campus. Most colleges require one or more essays to showcase writing skills, personality, and unique experiences.

Degree-Specific Requirements

Here are the basic requirements of degrees, but the year requirements might vary depending on the specific major you are looking for:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of social studies and/or history
• 3-4 years of mathematics
• Specific math requirements are detailed by college below
• 2-3 years of science
• Completion of a High School Diploma