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August 3, 2012

by Alexis Mattera

Sure, most high schools won’t be back in session for another month but some rising seniors aren’t wasting any time getting back into the academic swing of things: As of Tuesday evening, admissions season officially began with the launch of this year’s Common Application. According to the not-for-profit’s website, 300 individuals registered for Common Application accounts within the initial 30 minutes they were available this admissions cycle, with the first one coming in less than 60 seconds after the launch!

Sure, most high schools won’t be back in session for another month but some rising seniors aren’t wasting any time getting back into the academic swing of things: As of Tuesday evening, admissions season officially began with the launch of this year’s Common Application. According to the not-for-profit’s website, 300 individuals registered for Common Application accounts within the initial 30 minutes they were available this admissions cycle, with the first one coming in less than 60 seconds after the launch!

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So should you use the Common Application? Seeing as though some of the most selective schools in the country (think UChicago and Columbia) have adopted it, we think it’s definitely worth it if you are applying to more than one school. The online system makes it very easy to complete and submit applications to multiple schools but some colleges and programs do require Common Appers to complete supplemental questions to gauge applicants’ knowledge of and interest in that specific school; these are NOT optional and neglecting to submit supplements means your application will be viewed as incomplete and will not be considered for admission.

Ready to get the application process started? Register for your own Common Application account today!

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by Ashley Eneriz

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by Ashley Eneriz

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Travis Scott's Foundation Awards 100 HBCU Student Scholarships

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by Liz Montenegro

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The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

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by Liz Montenegro

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by Liz Montenegro

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PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship

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by Liz Montenegro

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Fallen Soldier and First Responder Survivor Scholarships

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by Liz Montenegro

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Pep Boys Find Your Drive Scholarship

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by Liz Montenegro

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by Liz Montenegro

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