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A photo supporting International College Counselors offers Common App tips to help students get started on the 2025-26 Common Application.

The Common Application is Now Open for the Class of 2026! Common App Tips for Getting Started

August 1 marked the official opening of the Common Application for the Class of 2026—and with it, the beginning of college application season. For high school seniors, this marks a turning point—a step toward the college journey that will help define their path and potential. We have Common App tips to help you! More than 1,000 colleges…

A photo illustrating college advisor South Florida at International College Counselors offers Common App tips for completing the 2024-25 Common Application.

2024-25 Common App Tips

August 1 marked the kickoff of college application season. This is the date that the Common Application officially opened for the Class of 2025 and parents and students are requesting Common App tips. Here are some Common App tips for completing it. And if you’re still feeling stressed or overwhelmed, do not hesitate to work with one…

The Common App is Live: 8 Tips for Staying Organized

The Common Application went live this Saturday, August 1. Although some of the state school systems like the University of California schools, the University of Florida, and Florida State University do not use the Common App, the colleges and university members are of all sizes and missions and include public and private schools, even the…