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What is the Common Application?
The Common Application is used by over 450 American universities. It is somewhat akin to UCAS, in that you will save time by being able to complete information and essays that you can submit to multiple universities. However, bear in mind that approximately two thirds of universities ask for supplemental information and/or essays.
You can access the Common Application online, as well as a list of universities requiring the Common Application and their deadlines.
To help students and schools complete these forms, we have provided general tips and hints for completing the student forms and school forms. You can also download our step-by-step student guide to completing the Common Application, as well as our step-by-step school's guide to completing the Common Application School Forms. You may also wish to look at Harvard College Admissions' Common Application Tips.