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The Common Application

Outline of Tabs and Time

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What is the Common App?

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Also…..

  • Check that the college(s) you are applying are on the Common App.
  • Check on the schools website or on Common App in the Colleges Tab.
  • Some schools will also offer Rolling Admissions-this means you can apply NOW-the school will usually have a date when the application is open. You will typically have to apply with that college on their website.

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Where to Start…

commonapp.org

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Colleges charge a small fee $50-$100.

In Colorado we have a few free application days.

FREE COLORADO APPLY IN STATE DAYS are OCTOBER 15-17. Ideally, students should be finished with Naviance and ready to apply for free to Colorado colleges.

Did you know that you can always apply to CSU for free if you are a Colorado resident?

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Follow the next few slides to complete your application.

Not Going the College Route? Take some time to go through helpful resume slides.

Already applied to the common app? You are amazing!!!!!

Work on your resume (see slides above), finish up your letters of recommendation requests and survey, work on your essay, or do some school work. This is not phone time :)

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Tabs you will see (7)

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Tab 1- Profile 5-10 mins to complete

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Tab 2- Family 4-6 mins to complete

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Tab 3- Education 10-12 mins to complete

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Tab 4- Tests 3-7 mins to complete

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Tab 5- Activities 5-10 mins to complete

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Tab 6- Writing 15-20 mins to complete

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Tab 7- Courses and Grades 60-90 mins to complete

You will need your transcript, which you can find in Infinite Campus under the Documents tab