Common Application

Events Decisions, Decisions: Early vs. Regular College Application Rounds DATE AND TIME Monday, August 5 3pm ET Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT Attendees will learn the differences between the various application rounds (Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision), how to identify the best round to apply in for each college on their lists, and what steps to take if deferred during an early application round. There will be a live Q&A session following the presentation, allowing attendees to have their questions about college admissions answered directly by IvyWise’s experts.

Events Catch Their Eye: How to Write Compelling College Application Essays DATE AND TIME Thursday, September 5 3pm ET Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT Join IvyWise college admissions experts to learn how you can showcase your best self when applying to college. Walk-through of each step of the Common App, including the activities section and the optional community disruption question How to stand out to admissions officers when applying with the Common App Tips for brainstorming essay topics, beginning the first draft, word choice and tone, editing the final personal statement essay How to use supplemental essays to demonstrate interest in each college on your list There will be a live Q&A session following their presentation, allowing attendees to have their questions about college admissions, the Common App, and college essays answered directly by IvyWise experts. We will provide all registrants with a link to the recording of the webinar after the event.

Events College Admissions 101 Series: Common App and Essays DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT With over 1,000 colleges and universities available on the Common Application, most high school seniors will use the application to apply to the colleges on their list. While the Common App may seem straightforward, there are many tips you can use to showcase your best self when applying to college. In this webinar, IvyWise college admissions counselors walk event attendees through each step of the Common App, including the activities section and the optional community disruption question, sharing their expert insight on how students can stand out to admissions officers when using the Common App.

The Common Application for the 2024-25 college application season opens on August 1, 2024! The Common App essay prompts will remain the same for the upcoming admissions cycle. The Common Application is the most widely used application for college admissions in the U.

With admit rates at historic lows and more students applying to more colleges than ever, it’s important for students to make sure they’re submitting the best applications possible. Early Decision and Early Action deadlines are quickly approaching, and as students work to finish up their college applications there are a number of last-minute applications mistakes that they should be mindful to avoid. Before entering the final stretch of the college application process, take time to make sure you’re not making these common application mistakes.