Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about education from the inside out. The last few college acceptance/rejection letters for high school seniors are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about education from the inside out. Nearly half of the college applicants who used the Common Application this year ...

Back in 1975, administrators from 15 colleges got together and decided to create one application that students could use to apply to any or all their colleges. This was the birth of the “Common App” ...

Writing college essays that stand out is a critical step in the college admissions process. College admissions officers read thousands of essays each year, and a compelling essay can make a ...

Many schools will require you to submit a supplemental application, along with a supplemental application fee. Most supplemental applications require you to write additional essays. These essays give ...

The Common Application is an online college application tool that lets you apply to more than 1,000 participating universities in the United States and abroad. Developed by the nonprofit access ...