Common Application

The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 800 member colleges and universities in 49 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, China, Japan, and many European countries.

Explore a list of participating colleges and universities

Using the Common Application, you will find yourself researching colleges and universities, writing your college essay all while using ONE application. You can apply to 20 colleges/universities using this application. 

Common Application Fee Waivers Eligibility

College Applications can be very expensive depending on the amount of colleges you are applying too. You may be eligible for a Common Application fee waiver if you meet the qualifications. 

Understanding Common Application Fee Waiver

Using the Common Application, students can apply to all the colleges using a fee waiver. If you took the SAT/ACT exam for FREE, you are eligible to receive fee waivers to use on your college applications. 

Common Application Essay Prompts

Students can select one essay prompt out of the seven options provided. You can use this college essay on the CUNY and/or SUNY application as well.