The Common App will retain its seven essay prompts for the 2026–2027 admissions cycle, continuing its emphasis on personal storytelling. The decision allows students to work with familiar questions ...

The Common App is the primary way that students apply to more than 1,000 colleges and universities in the US. In 2023, it processed close to 7 million applications from 1.25 million students around ...

The 2025–26 Common App cycle launches with a redesigned, more user-friendly interface and updated questions to help students better share their experiences. Collegewise and Common App have released ...

Students have several options when it comes to college application platforms. One popular choice is the Common Application, ...