— The Profile Section —

While completing the Profile Section, review the PDF Example below, your Common Application Account, and these Upgraded Essentials:

— Admissions Perspective —

Here, explore the first section a college admissions officer sees when they review a student’s submitted college application: The Common Application Profile Section

— Applicant Perspective —

This section appears as a question-based form with check boxes, drop-downs, and text boxes to share your responses when signed in to your Common Application Account

— Upgraded Perspective —

A student edits the Profile Section via their Common Application Account. This fairly straightforward section is the first of the Six Core Common Application Sections

— The Family Section —

While completing the Family Section, review the PDF Example below, your Common Application Account, and these Upgraded Essentials:

— Admissions Perspective —

Here, explore the second section a college admissions officer sees when they review a student’s submitted college application: The Common Application Family Section

— Applicant Perspective —

This section appears as a question-based form with check boxes, drop-downs, and text boxes to share your responses when signed in to your Common Application Account

— Upgraded Perspective —

A student edits the Family Section via their Common Application Account. This slightly more detailed section is the second of the Six Core Common Application Sections

— The Education Section —

While completing the Profile Section, review the PDF Example below, your Common Application Account, and these Upgraded Essentials:

— Admissions Perspective —

Here, explore the third section a college admissions officer sees when they review a student’s submitted college application: The Common Application Education Section

— Applicant Perspective —

This section appears as a question-based form with check boxes, drop-downs, and text boxes. The Education Section is the third of the Six Core Common Application Sections

— Upgraded Perspective —

Complete the section in the manner your school Guidance Department recommends, and ask your Counselor if you have any questions about how to best share your responses!

— The Testing Section —

While completing the Testing Section, review the PDF Example below, your Common Application Account, and these Upgraded Essentials:

— Admissions Perspective —

Here, explore the fourth section a college admissions officer sees when they review a student’s submitted college application: The Common Application Testing Section

— Applicant Perspective —

This section has check boxes, drop-downs, and text boxes to share SAT, ACT, and AP Scores. Ask your Counselor if you have score reporting questions, and aim to share your best.

— Upgraded Perspective —

This is the fourth of the Six Core Sections. For some colleges, the section or scores may be redacted from the Application PDF. Share your strongest scores when possible!

— The Activities Section —

While completing the Activities Section, review the PDF Example below, your Common Application Account, and these Essentials:

— Admissions Perspective —

Here, explore the fifth section a college admissions officer sees when they review a student’s submitted college application: The Common Application Activities List

— Applicant Perspective —

This section appears as a question-based form with character-counted text boxes, check boxes, and a drop-downs. This section is the fifth of the Six Core Sections

— Upgraded Perspective —

With our Guide to The Activities List, learn how to share your experiences in the best manner possible. Embrace the guide, review the PDF, and continue your success story!

— The Writing Section —

While completing the Writing Section, review the PDF Example below, your Common Application Account, and these Upgraded Essentials:

— Admissions Perspective —

Here, explore the sixth section a college admissions officer sees when they review a student’s submitted college application: The Common Application Writing Section

— Applicant Perspective —

This section appears as a form with a word-counted text box for your main college essay, limiting your response to a 650-word maximum, and a menu to select your chosen prompt!

— Upgraded Perspective —

Follow our Guide to The Personal Statement, and learn success-proven ways to showcase your story. Utilize the guide, explore below, and share your inspiring story!

— College-Specific Questions —

Explore the First of Three College-Specific Sections—the Supplemental Section displaying responses to each college’s specific Questions

— The Six Core Sections —

These earlier sections are shared with each college upon submission and are considered the Six Core Sections: Profile, Family, Education, Testing, Activities, Writing

— Three College-Specific Sections —

Following the Six Core Common Application Sections, there are two to three Supplemental Sections specific to each college that appear in each finalized application PDF.

— The My Colleges Tab —

You can access all College-Specific Sections via the My Colleges Tab within your Common Application Account. Look for Questions, Writing, and The Resume!

— College-Specific Essay Responses —

Explore the Second of Three College-Specific Sections—sharing your Essay Responses to College-Specific Supplemental Essay Prompts

— The Six Core Sections —

These earlier sections are shared with each college upon submission and are considered the Six Core Sections: Profile, Family, Education, Testing, Activities, Writing

— Three College-Specific Sections —

Following the Six Core Common Application Sections, there are two to three Supplemental Sections specific to each college that appear in each finalized application PDF.

— The My Colleges Tab —

You can access all College-Specific Sections via the My Colleges Tab within your Common Application Account. Look for Writing Tabs to share Supplemental Essay Responses!

— The College Resume Upload —

In the third College-Specific Section, upload your Comprehensive Resume! Explore your Common App My Colleges Section and these Essentials:

— Admissions Perspective —

Here, explore the final section a college admissions officer sees when they review a student’s submitted application for many colleges: The Full College Resume

— Applicant Perspective —

This section appears within the Questions Section under the College Name via the My Colleges Tab. Within the Questions Section, there is often a Resume Upload Button!

— Upgraded Perspective —

Utilize The Guide to The College Resume, and learn proven strategies to share your experiences. Access the guide via the link below, and discover success-building approaches.

— Previewing & Reviewing —

Below, learn how to preview and review your own Submission-Ready College Application created with The Common Application!

— Submission-Ready Success —

Start by ensuring that you have completed and reviewed what we categorize as The Six Core Common Application Sections before you work toward prevising and reviewing!

— The Six Core Sections —

These sections are shared with each college upon submission and are considered the Six Core Sections: Profile, Family, Education, Testing, Activities, Writing

— Steps For Final Review —

Through the Class of 2027 Guide below, see all of the steps to preview your submission-ready college application PDF through your Personal Common Application Account.