Many students have heard of The Common Application but aren't exactly sure what it is or how to use it. This week, our question focuses on the pros and cons of The Common App, and we get to hear ...

Now that Northwestern’s early decision deadline has passed, applicants are left with about two months before many schools will stop accepting applications for regular admissions. Many students will ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the human/political issues surrounding college admissions. The Common Application, a centralized platform over 1,000 ...