What is the Common App website?

Question

I'm looking to apply to colleges now, and a couple require the submission of a "Common Application," and whenever I click on that link it takes me to a CommonApp website and I'm not sure how to use it.

A couple answers on what this website is for and how to use it would be much appreciated =)

Answer 1

You have to log in, so create an account.  

When you get in there look for the colleges that you want.  Add them to your list of colleges.

If you want to, you can start filling in all of the tabs on the left hand side.  There is a universal essay for all of the colleges under the "writing" tab.  If you want to do the specific requirements for your college, click on their 'supplement' tab and explore.

I hope all goes well with you and your essays.