The Common Application, accepted by more than 900 colleges and universities, officially opened on August 1st, and students can create their account at: https://apply.commonapp.org/createaccount.
Student can also use the Coalition Application, another form that allows students to submit one application to simultaneously to several schools. The Coalition Application is currently accepted at 150 schools, and information about it and how to create an account can be found at: https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/.
While lesser known, the Universal Application is accepted by 44 schools including several most selective schools such as Harvard, Duke and Vanderbilt. More information about the Universal Application can be found at:
https://www.universalcollegeapp.com/.
Smaller private schools and sometimes larger public universities may choose to use their own applications so students will need to visit each school’s website and follow specific directions found on the Undergraduate Admissions pages. For schools that use a state-wide application system, such as those located in California or Texas, students can also find application requirements, deadlines, and how to create accounts on individual college websites.
