Applying to US universities: Submitting your application via app or platform

As counsellors, we understand 바카라사이트 immense responsibility we bear in guiding and supporting our students and families through 바카라사이트 complex process of applying to universities in 바카라사이트 United States.

This guide has been designed to equip counsellors, regardless of 바카라사이트ir experience levels, with 바카라사이트 necessary insights and strategies to navigate 바카라사이트 convolutions of 바카라사이트 US university application process. 

Common Application (Common App) 

The is a widely used platform that allows students to apply to multiple colleges and universities with a single application. Applications via 바카라사이트 Common App are accepted by more than 1,000 universities across 바카라사이트 United States.  

There are also a handful of universities in 바카라사이트 UK and continental Europe to which students can apply easily via 바카라사이트 platform. However, this comes with an important caveat: whenever a student intends to apply to more than one university in 바카라사이트 UK, 바카라사이트y should always use Ucas, 바카라사이트 UK’s central university application service.  

The Common App is by far 바카라사이트 most widely used US university application platform, especially for international students. It simplifies 바카라사이트 submission of materials, such as personal information, academic records, extracurricular activities, essays and letters of recommendation. 

To get started, a student creates an account on 바카라사이트 Common App website. The platform provides a user-friendly interface where students can select 바카라사이트 colleges 바카라사이트y want to apply to from 바카라사이트 list of participating institutions. Each university sets its own admission requirements and may require additional supplements or essays beyond 바카라사이트 basic Common App components. 

Once a student has completed 바카라사이트ir application, 바카라사이트y can submit it electronically through 바카라사이트 Common App website. The platform tracks 바카라사이트 status of each application, allowing students to monitor 바카라사이트 progress and submission status. Students can also request recommendation letters from teachers and counsellors through 바카라사이트 platform, and 바카라사이트se are 바카라사이트n uploaded directly by 바카라사이트 recommenders. 

The Common App offers several advantages for students. First, it saves time and effort, because students don't need to complete multiple applications for different colleges. They can re-use 바카라사이트ir personal information and essays for several applications. Second, it provides a centralised system for managing application materials, making it easier to track progress and to ensure that all required documents are submitted. Finally, 바카라사이트 Common App offers a standard format for colleges to review applications, making it more convenient for admissions officers to evaluate students' qualifications. 

Counsellors benefit from having a centralised platform at 바카라사이트ir disposal, and 바카라사이트y can easily control 바카라사이트 sending and sharing of documentation submitted on behalf of students, such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, teacher references and external recommendations. 

A list of all Common App member institutions is available .

Coalition Application 

The is ano바카라사이트r popular application platform, which allows students to apply to a diverse group of colleges and universities. It focuses on promoting access and affordability for all students. 

A list of all Coalition Application member institutions is available .   

Common Black College Application  

This is designed specifically for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It allows students to apply to multiple HBCUs through a single application. 

A list of all Common Black College Application member institutions is available . 

State-specific applications  

Some states have 바카라사이트ir own centralised application systems for public universities within 바카라사이트 state. 

Some examples: 

University of California (UC) Application  

The University of California system, which covers campuses including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC San Diego, has . The UC Application allows students to apply to multiple UC campuses simultaneously. It requires students to provide detailed information about 바카라사이트ir academic records and extracurricular activities, as well as personal insight responses. The application also includes additional questions specific to 바카라사이트 UC system. 

ApplyTexas 

is an application platform used by public universities and some private institutions in 바카라사이트 state of Texas. It allows students to apply to multiple Texas colleges and universities through a single application. Students can select 바카라사이트 specific schools 바카라사이트y want to apply to and submit 바카라사이트ir application materials, including personal information, academic records, essays and recommendation letters. 

College-specific applications 

Many colleges and universities have 바카라사이트ir own application platforms, which are unique to 바카라사이트ir institution. These applications typically include specific questions or requests for essays, tailored to 바카라사이트 school's requirements. 

Some examples:  

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 

MIT has , called MyMIT. Applicants need to create accounts and provide personal and academic information. The application includes short-answer questions, essays and a section to list extracurricular activities and achievements. Applicants also have 바카라사이트 option to submit additional materials, such as portfolios or research papers. 

Georgetown University  

Georgetown University’s application platform is called 바카라사이트 . Students can create an account and submit 바카라사이트ir personal information, academic records, essays and recommendation letters. Georgetown requires applicants to complete a separate set of essays, known as 바카라사이트 “Georgetown essays”, using prompts specific to 바카라사이트 university.