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What is the Common App?

The Common App is a nonprofit organization that streamlines the college application process for students applying to over 1,000 colleges and universities.

Who can use the Common App?

The Common App is designed for first-time college applicants as well as students looking to transfer to complete their degrees.

How does the Common App support students?

The Common App provides various resources, including application guides, essay prompts, and information about financial aid and scholarships to assist students in their college application journey.

What types of colleges are available through the Common App?

Students can explore a diverse range of colleges through the Common App, including public, private, large, medium, and small institutions, as well as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-serving institutions.

How can students create an account on the Common App?

Students can easily create an account on the Common App website, where they can start their college applications and access various resources to help them throughout the process.

Q: How often does Common App experience outages?

A: Major outages are rare, occurring only a few times a year. Minor issues can happen more frequently.

Q: How long do Common App outages typically last?

A: Most outages are resolved within a few hours. Extended outages lasting more than a day are extremely rare.