CommonApp

How to use the CommonApp

• Step 1 - Before starting, check that the schools you are looking to apply for are "Member Institutions" of the CommonApp and allow applicants to access their application through the CommonApp by checking out the CommonApp Member Institutions List, down below (not every school under the sun are on the CommonApp).
• Step 2 - Register for a CommonApp Account. This online account will grant you access to the online Common Application.
• Step 3 - Click on the College Search tab to begin adding schools to your Common Application. A maximum of 20 Schools are allowed to be added to your CommonApp.
• Step 4 - Navigate to the CommonApp tab to begin filling out your online application that will be submitted to each school that you have added to the My Colleges tab and complete each tab in each section:
  • Profile
  • Family
  • Education
  • Testing
  • Activities
  • Writing
• Step 5 - Click on the My College tab and complete the Questions tab for each school indicating the term you want to start school, the specific program you are applying for, etc.
• Step 6 - Click on the Recommenders & FERPA tab for each school and complete the FERPA Authorization Release, & Counselor Invite with Ms. Monica's contact information, as it is required. You can also invite teachers, or other recommenders via their email address to submit a recommendation electronically through the CommonApp on your behalf.
• Step 7 - Review and submit you Common Application for each school! CONGRATULATIONS, have a party and invite the whole school :D

Note: *Fill in Ms. Monica's email under "Counselor's Email" to ensure that we receive your CommonApp, so that the College Office can upload any necessary documentation on your behalf. This is very important. Ms. Monica Sampedro's Email: msampedro@schools.nyc.gov