Get direct admissions to college
Get direct admissions to college
Complete your Common App profile, and you may receive admission offers from participating colleges before you even submit an application.
Apply to college
Get direct admissions to college
Get direct admissions to college
Complete your Common App profile, and you may receive admission offers from participating colleges before you even submit an application.
Get admitted to college before you apply
If you receive an offer, all you need to do is submit your application to the college so they can verify your information and finalize your admission. Your offer is not binding, so you'll still have the freedom to explore your options and decide which college is the best fit for you.
Many participating colleges also offer benefits like waived application fees or reduced application requirements, making it even easier to take the next step.
What is Common App Direct Admissions?
What is Common App Direct Admissions?
You may get admission offers from colleges before you even apply, based on information you've shared in your Common App. It's their way of saying: "We think you'd be a great fit here."
In some states, direct admissions offers are available through statewide partnerships, like Connecticut's Automatic Admission Program and Illinois' One Click College Admit program. These initiatives connect eligible students with participating colleges through Common App.
How it works
1. Complete basic information in Common App
First, you’ll answer questions about your education, family, GPA, citizenship, Common App fee waiver eligibility, and your parents' education. Participating colleges use this information to determine whether you meet their admissions criteria.
2. Receive direct admissions offers
Once you complete these questions, you could receive offers from participating colleges in as little as one week if you qualify. You'll find your offers in the direct admissions section of your Common App account, and you will also receive an email notification. Each offer is based on the individual college's admissions criteria.
3. Explore your options
Review each college to learn more about their academic programs, campus life, location, scholarships, financial aid opportunities, and application requirements. Take your time deciding which colleges are the best fit for your goals. Your offers may include guaranteed financial aid!
4. Complete and submit your application
When you're ready to accept an offer, submit your Common App to the college. Applying to colleges where you’ve received direct admission is free. Requirements vary by institution, so be sure to review the details of each offer. After you submit your application, colleges verify your information and will respond with an official notice confirming your admission.
5. Choose what's right for you
Receiving a direct admissions offer is not binding, meaning you are not required to enroll. You can still apply to other colleges, compare your options, and decide which school is the best fit for you before making your final enrollment decision.
Take the first step
Check your account to see if you have any direct admissions offers, learn more about the colleges, and decide what’s the best fit for you.
