More than 300,000 people this month received acceptance letters from at least one college or university in their state − before they had even completed their applications. The prospective students ...

Prospective students can now apply to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga through the Common Application, an online platform that allows students to apply to multiple colleges and universities ...

The days of applying to colleges individually and waiting weeks or months to learn if you were accepted are long past. Students applying for college admission can apply to multiple schools in single ...

The number of financially independent students using the Common Application to apply to colleges more than doubled between 2016-17 and 2023-24, according to a new report released on Monday. The ...

What if you could apply to a college in your state knowing that you would be guaranteed a spot? That’s what the Common App is exploring this year with a full launch of its direct admissions program.

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The Common Application has announced that it’s expanding its direct admissions program for the 2024–2025 application season to 116 member colleges and universities in 34 states. The full list of ...

The Common App allows students to submit applications to more than 1,100 higher ed institutions. But until now, none of its members were community colleges focused on granting associate degrees. The ...

The Common Application, a platform where students can apply to multiple colleges and universities in one go, once carried the reputation of only serving students interested in private, highly ...

“Direct admission” is increasingly being offered to high school seniors who meet minimum academic qualifications. The participating schools are eager for more applicants. By Ann Carrns Some high ...

The college application process has many steps, so staying organized throughout the process is key. Without a proper college application checklist, it's easy to get overwhelmed and lose track of ...