About College Admissions: U.S.: The Common Application

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. The Common Application is now used by 456 colleges including nearly all of the country's most selective private universities and liberal arts colleges. More and more public universities are also using the Common Application. Today's newsletter takes a close look at this popular application. What is The Common Application? To be allowed to use the Common Application, a college must have holistic admissions. That is, a college must consider more than numerical data such as a student's test scores and GPA. Learn more. See More About:  college applications  common application  The Six Essay Options on the Common Application The Common Application gives students six options for the personal essay. These articles can help guide you for each of the options: 5 Tips for an essay on a significant experience 5 tips for an essay on an important issue 6 tips for an essay on an influential person 7 tips for an essay on a fictional character or creative work 5 tips for an essay on diversity 4 tips for an essay on a topic of your choice Also be sure to check out these 9 tips for improving your essay's style. See More About:  college admission essays  essay editing  writing tips Short Answer and Supplemental Essays The Common Application's personal essay is not the only writing you need to submit when applying to college. In the short answer section, you need to write a paragraph on one of your extracurricular activities. Also, many schools require their own supplemental essay. These articles can help guide you: 6 Tips for a Winning Short Answer 5 Common Short Answer Mistakes Sample Short Answer on Running Sample Weak Short Answer 5 Common Supplemental Essay Mistakes Sample Supplemental Essay See More About:  short answer essay  extracurricular activities  common application Kaplan Survey Results - Increased Use of Social Media in Admissions Decisions Kaplan Test Prep's 2011 survey of college admissions officers shows that social media is playing an increasingly important role in the admissions process. Read more. Related Articles 12 Facebook Photos You Should Delete Now 15 Facebook Photos that Make You Look Good Social Media Tips and Strategies College Admissions Ads College Admissions Essays Admission to College High School Students Common Application Featured Articles College Admissions Essays: Samples, Critiques, and Writing Tips Standardized Tests: PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL Paying for College and Financial Aid Transferring to a Different College 15 Facebook Photos That Make You Look Good What Counts as an Extracurricular Activity   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles SAT Scores - What's Good? ACT Scores - What's Good? Common Application Essays 12 Bad Facebook Photos Advertisement