Common App

FAFSA season is here! 💸 For many students, filing the FAFSA opens the door to grants, scholarships, work-study & more. Even if you’re unsure, submit it—many colleges use FAFSA for their own aid decisions. ✔ File early ✔ Have your FSA ID ready ✔ Add multiple colleges

Did you know? There are over 1,000 colleges still accepting applications for Fall 2026! Get going! Shoot your shot! College is waiting for you!

New year check-in: what’s one small step you’re taking toward your future this year?

Shout out to all of 𝘆𝗼𝘂 for making this the best year yet! Here’s to 2026 💥

Every data point tells a story. And in our newest applicant data through December 1, the story shows us that the demand for higher education is still rising, especially within historically underrepresented communities. Access our full Deadline Update: commonapp.org/files/DAR/dead…

New insights from our first application deadline update of the season! Here are a few highlights from our findings as Common App applicant and application counts continue to grow 👇 Access our full report: go.commonapp.org/Nov-25-Deadlin…

Thank you to all of our veterans and their families 🤝 By partnering with MilGears, military-connected students have access to resources to help them find their right fit ⭐️ Learn more about our military-connected resources here: commonapp.org/plan/your-path…

You in your Common App essay: the streets raised me 😤 #SesameStreetDay

More and more first-gen students are applying to college and we can’t wait to see what they do next 🎉 We 💚 to #CelebrateFirstGen today and every day!

Our new research brief explores how interest and success in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) fields vary state by state 📊 Dive into what is happening in your community and in your state’s STEMM education here: commonapp.org/files/DAR/Comm…

🚨 Deadline for the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program is November 12 🚨 Visit apply.commonapp.org to apply now!

Submitting your Common App isn’t the end — it’s the launch. 🚀 Proud of you for taking that big, brave step toward what’s next.

It's that time! Submit your Common App tonight by 11:59pm your local time! Get your apps in! 🎓🎓🎓

@bretcohe Email appsupport@commonapp.net. They can help!

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You got this! 🎉🎉🎉 Submit your Common App by November 1 at 11:59 p.m.

@bretcohe Yes. Email: appsupport@commonapp.net

@CommonApp Can I get help with a student that can’t access their account ? It won’t let me direct message .

🚨 Application Deadline is November 1 at 11:59 p.m. 🚨

The Nov. 1 college app deadline is almost here! ⏰ Students like Fafa, Andy & Ryan share their top Common App tips in order to hit SUBMIT with confidence. A great boost for anyone applying this week! 💙

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Direct admissions works—helping more students access college. 🎓 In 2024–25, 119 Common App member institutions offered direct admission to 733K+ students. Recipients had 32% higher application rates; 22% added a new college.