Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Common Application, which is accepted by nearly 900 schools, including some colleges located outside the U.S., helps ...

The Common App is a shared application system that is used by just under 1,000 colleges and universities in the United States, and roughly 70 international institutions. Last year, the Common App ...

Applying to universities is an exciting step—but it’s also one that comes with pressure, paperwork, and deadlines. With so much going on, even the smartest students make avoidable mistakes.