Common App 2024-25. Common app streamlines college applications for over 1,000 schools, saving time, tracking deadlines, and supporting students, counselors, and recommenders. The common application is the most widely used application for college admissions in the u.s.

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. The common app essay prompts will remain the same for the upcoming admissions cycle.