College is for anyone2
College is for anyone2
Apply to college for the first time or transfer to complete your degree. Common App helps you discover colleges, submit applications, and navigate every step of the college admissions process.
Apply to college
College is for anyone
College is for anyone
Apply to college for the first time or transfer to complete your degree. Common App helps you discover colleges, submit applications, and navigate every step of the college admissions process.
How it works
How it works
Explore your options
Explore your options
Find your fit from 1,1200+ Common App colleges
- Public and private colleges
- Large and small sizes
- Minority-serving institutions (like HBCUs, HSIs, and more)
- 2-year and 4-year programs
Plan your path
Plan your path
Whether you're applying to college for the first time or transferring from one college to another, college is within your reach. Use our application toolkit — for first-year students or transfer students — to help you take your next step.
Pay for college
Pay for college
Explore financial aid resources and scholarships. Many colleges never charge an application fee, and many students qualify for fee waivers at those that do.
Start your application
Ready to take the next step? Create your account. Add your GPA and profile info, and you may get scholarship matches or direct admissions offers.
News and updates
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Announcing the 2026–2027 Common App essay prompts
Counselor Conversations with Common App, Spring 2026
Featured research
State-level application trends and insights
December 1 deadline update
Common App Next Chapter impact report
Your complete college application guide
Your complete college application guide
It’s go time — and we’ll be with you every step of the way. Here’s what you need to take that next step toward a brighter future.
Events & webinars
2026-27 transfer application updates webinar for advisors
2026-27 transfer application updates webinar for advisors
ASCA 2026 Annual Conference
For counselors and recommenders
For counselors and recommenders
Thanks to you, your students aren’t alone. We’re here to make sure you’re not either.
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