Downloading the Common App is the first step in applying to college for students graduating in 2025. The Common App is an online application that is accepted by over 900 colleges and universities in the United States. It allows students to submit one application to multiple schools, which can save them time and money.
The Common App opens on August 1st of the year before you plan to enroll in college. For students graduating in 2025, that means the application will open on August 1st, 2024. The deadline to submit the Common App varies by school, but most schools have a deadline of January 1st. It is important to check with the schools you are applying to for their specific deadlines.
