Student Advisory Committee
Student Advisory Committee
Student Advisory Committee
Student Advisory Committee
What is the Student Advisory Committee?
- How can Common App assist students with affordability resources like scholarships, student aid, and others?
- What can Common App do to support students with the college planning process (e.g., the personal essay, creating a college list, accessibility)?
- How can Reach Higher and Better Make Room reach students who are not familiar with our work?
I am very thankful for this program and love being an active voice that directly contributes to the improvement of the Common App site and mission.
-Student Advisorly Committee member
What are the responsibilities and requirements?
SAC has met my expectations, it is nice to feel heard, and to feel that my opinions and feedback are truly being taken into consideration.
-Student Advisorly Committee member
Application timeline
January
Application opens
March
Applications due
March–April
The search committee reviews applications and conducts interviews
May–June
Applicants are notified and prompted to take the next steps
July
Meetings begin
It is much more welcoming and somewhat more informal than I originally thought. Since Common App is such a big name, I honestly thought it would have been very formal meetings, but I love how much feedback we're allowed to give.
-Student Advisorly Committee member
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is there an age limit for student committee members?
By the start of the cohort, you must be a rising high school junior or senior, a 2-year college student, or a first-year student at a 4-year institution. We are also looking for adult and independent students
You're good to go as long as you meet one of the class years or characteristics listed above when submitting your application. We welcome students from both 2-year and 4-year colleges.
You must be at least 16 years old to participate.
Can I serve for more than one term?
Unfortunately, due to the current 12 or 24-month term limit structure, students cannot reapply after their term ends. Common App may reach out to alumni members for committee feedback or participation in future events.
Who is eligible?
Currently, we are only accepting applications from students residing in the United States and authorized to work in the United States.
At this time, we are only accepting applications from students who reside in the United States and are authorized to work here.
Who are we looking for in this cohort of students?
First and foremost, we are looking for representation and diversity in this group! We include high school juniors and seniors, as well as first-year college students, adult college students and independent students. We welcome students from both two- and four-year colleges.
You do not need to be a student at a college that uses Common App. Whether you’ve been thinking about college since the sixth grade or didn’t start the process until after high school, we want to hear from you and about your experience!
