Last week, Common App released our Next Chapter impact report—highlighting the strides we’re making toward helping students from low- and middle-income communities apply to college. If you haven’t had a chance to dive into the report, now’s the perfect time: https://bit.ly/3ELg6uS
Common App
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We are dedicated to access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.
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Common App is a not-for-profit organization of more than 1,000 colleges and universities in the United States and around the world. Since 1975, Common App has been committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.
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https://www.commonapp.org
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- Higher Education
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- 51-200 employees
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- Arlington, VA
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- Nonprofit
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- 1975
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- Higher Education, College Counseling, Admission and Enrollment, and Applying to College
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At Common App, we believe data tells powerful stories. Our Reports & Insights page is where you'll find research on college access trends, application patterns, and the students shaping the future of higher education. Explore the latest insights: https://lnkd.in/gyh94Arq
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In 2023, Common App launched its Next Chapter—a bold commitment to expanding college access for all students, and an ambitious goal of closing our equity gap for students from low- and middle-income communities. 📈 This year’s Next Chapter impact report shows real progress: ✅ 31% of applicants came from low- and middle-income communities (up from 29% in 2021-22) ✅ 422K+ students from these communities applied through Common App this year ✅ More first-gen and transfer students are using Common App than ever before. But there’s more work to do. By expanding direct admissions, scholarship opportunities, and creating community college pathways, we’re making the college journey more simple, logical, and joyful. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eTwzg39A
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Our March deadline update paints close to a full picture of this year's applicant trends. Stay tuned for our end-of-season report this summer for the final numbers, but check out the latest data on 2024-25 college admissions! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gu-_kxwz
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Join us on Thursday, May 22 at 11:00 a.m. EDT for What’s New with Common App: 2025–2026 Counselor Updates! This free webinar will help you prepare for the upcoming application season with updates on: ✅ Data insights ✅ Direct admissions ✅ Scholarship matching ✅ A refreshed first-year application interface ✅ Resources to support your students Plus, there will be time for Q&A with the Common App team! Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording and slides! 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/42lBAGf
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Common App is heading to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International (PTK) Catalyst this week in Kansas City, Missouri, to connect with transfer students and their supporters. From leading sessions for students and advisors to sponsoring the PTK Catalyst transfer fair, we’re more than excited to engage with our transfer community. During the convention, you can find Common App at booth #516. Stop by and connect with our team to grab Common App swag, share your story at our testimonial booth, and explore resources to support your next chapter. See you there: catalyst.ptk.org #PTKCatalyst #CommonApp
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ICYMI: Our last deadline update of this admissions season is out! Applicants continue to rise year-over-year as other trends solidify themselves towards the end of the season. Check it all out below 👇
New insights from Common App’s March Deadline Update 📊 Through March 1, first-year college applications continue to rise, with 1.39 million applicants (+4% YoY) submitting 8.5 million applications (+6%). Notably: ✔️ First-gen applicants grew 13% ✔️ Latinx (+13%) and Black (+10%) applicants saw the fastest growth ✔️ Texas leads domestic growth (+37%) What do these trends mean for college access and admissions? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gu-_kxwz
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New insights from Common App’s March Deadline Update 📊 Through March 1, first-year college applications continue to rise, with 1.39 million applicants (+4% YoY) submitting 8.5 million applications (+6%). Notably: ✔️ First-gen applicants grew 13% ✔️ Latinx (+13%) and Black (+10%) applicants saw the fastest growth ✔️ Texas leads domestic growth (+37%) What do these trends mean for college access and admissions? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gu-_kxwz
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ICYMI: Last week we released a research brief including fascinating data surrounding student persistence in STEMM fields. Check it out here 👇 📊
New research from Common App examines persistence in STEMM and the barriers that prevent students—particularly Black, Latinx, and first-generation students—from earning degrees in these fields. 🔬 Over half of college applicants aspire to STEMM fields, but major demographic gaps emerge in degree completion. 🎓 The biggest challenge isn’t switching majors—it’s not finishing college at all. More than half of first-gen and Black STEMM aspirants don’t earn any degree within six years. ⚙️ These findings highlight the need for policies and programs that help students translate their aspirations into degrees and careers. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ghta3e9d
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