New this year in the Common Application is a question of whether or not you spend more than 4 hours a week helping do chores around the...

With the Common App Essay, students have the opportunity to not only demonstrate their writing skills and creativity, but more...

A: Absolutely! First, nothing is optional! And second, why wouldn't you want another 250 word essay to showcase who you are aside from...

Every year, the Common App examines its process in order to provide an inclusive application for all students. After conducting extensive...

Colleges do not have the time to verify every club that you say you participated in much less calculate the amount of hours that you...

Applicants make these mistakes every year. Do not worry! Remember that your high school needs to send your official transcript to the...

The Additional Information section in the Common App is an optional section where students can include additional information to support...

The college application essay is the student's opportunity to showcase their personality beyond grades, scores and extracurricular...

In addition to a new mobile app, and new "Gratitude" essay prompt, the Common App will also be launching a more inclusive application for...

As we begin another college application cycle, while still in the pandemic, it is important for students to take away one of the most...