Ever since 15 private colleges and universities teamed up to launch the Common App 50 years ago, the college admissions form has shifted practices and technology to meet the changing needs of ...

Georgetown University will begin accepting the Common Application in the fall 2026 application cycle, multiple sources familiar with the decision confirmed to The Hoya. The shift, which will begin ...

One January day in 1985, I was battling the clock. My college applications—each in its bulky envelope, larded with paper clips, staples and whiteout—had to be postmarked by noon. It was my ...

Students continue to pursue postsecondary education—particularly Latino and Black students—and a growing share of those applicants are choosing to submit SAT and ACT scores even when institutions are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. The Common Application opened on ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The number of college applicants for fall 2026 has increased 4% over this time last year.

Georgetown University community members expressed excitement, concern and indifference at the university’s announcement that it will join the Common Application. Current undergraduates’ reactions to ...