Official video guides on the Common App application platform

The Common Application, or Common App, is a popular platform for high school and transfer students to apply to multiple colleges and universities at once. However, the application process can be overwhelming for first-time users. Fortunately, the Common App provides a variety of video guides to help students navigate the process.

The following videos are great resources for students applying through the Common App:

Common App application walkthrough

This video provides a step-by-step guide to the entire application process, helping students understand each section and providing tips along the way.

Submitting your first year college applications

This video focuses specifically on first-year college students, covering important topics such as the Common App essay, letters of recommendation, and application deadlines.

Video guide about transfer applicants

Transfer students can benefit from this video, which discusses unique challenges such as transferring credits and meeting different application requirements.

Video guide about MyColleges tab

This video covers the MyColleges tab, a critical feature of the Common App that allows students to track their progress and manage their applications.

Most frequently asked questions about Common App

Lastly, this video addresses some of the most common questions students have about the Common App, offering valuable insights and solutions to common problems.