Are you applying to a selective college?
A lot of colleges that are more selective, like University of Michigan, require students to apply using The "Common App". This application takes time to fill out and requires essays and letters of recommendation. It is highly recommended to start this application as early as August.
5 Tips when using the Common App
1. Pay attention to deadlines & start early!
2. Review the difference between early action, early decision & regular decision.
3. Ask your teacher recommenders in person for their recommendation.
4. Remember to review all college application directions on the specific college website as well as common app requirements. Often, after completing the common app, it's easy to forget to go back and review the specific college directions and this leads to missing important steps.
5. Ask someone to proof your essay(s).
1. Pay attention to deadlines & start early!
2. Review the difference between early action, early decision & regular decision.
3. Ask your teacher recommenders in person for their recommendation.
4. Remember to review all college application directions on the specific college website as well as common app requirements. Often, after completing the common app, it's easy to forget to go back and review the specific college directions and this leads to missing important steps.
5. Ask someone to proof your essay(s).
Many colleges across the country use the Common App. One application for several schools!
Check out the Michigan Colleges that use the Common App!