Common Application "CommonApp"

Admission Requirements Vary By Institution:

• A-G expectations vary per institution from LAUSD A-Gs, UC/CSU recommendations, and beyond.  Please maintain a college list with ideal admission requirements and averages. Beyond the A-G recommendation:
  
  • A 3+ years of Social Studies
  • B 4+ years of English
  • C 4+ years of Math
  • D 4+ years of Science
  • E 3+ years of Foreign Language
  • F 2+ years of Visual & Performing Arts
  • G 1 + year of a Colege Preparatory Elective (these courses are offered at the high school)

• Complete a minimum of 15 A-G courses, with at least 11 finished prior to the beginning of your senior year. Students should consider taking honors courses such as Honors, AP, and Community College.

• GPA varies per institution. Many institutions on average admit students with a 3.0 GPA or better, with no grade lower than a C in A-Gs. Ideally, for Ivy League school students should earn a GPA closer to 4.0 and above. Not all Common App institutions require the reporting of courses and grades; here is a list of those which do require submission.

• Testing: Not all common app schools are TEST OPTIONAL: It is expected students are able to demonstrate they are college-ready via ACT with writing, SAT with essay, and/or SAT subject tests no later than December of your senior year. AP exams may also demonstrate college readiness. Testing varies per institution please maintain a college list with ideal admissions requirements and averages.

• Writing prompt requirements vary by institution. Some institutions will include the writing prompt for the common app, additional prompts, and supplemental. Details, instructions, and pointers can be found here.
• Letters of recommendation requirements vary by institution. Please maintain a college list with ideal admission requirements and averages. Please speak to your recommenders prior to selecting your recommenders on the common app.
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is required by the Common App.

Support: 

Fee Waivers, application fees should not pose a barrier for any student who wishes to apply for admission. If you feel financial circumstances might qualify you for a fee waiver, you may request one on the Common App fee waiver section of your application profile section.

Early Decision: Ivy Leagues and top universities offer early decisions that are bidding. Some institutions accept over 40% of their class as Early Decision (ED). It is important students consider applying to a single institution as ED if they are 100% committed to attending if they are admitted. If not admitted as ED you can reapply for regular admissions. You may be released from the bidding decision if you cannot afford the cost of attendance. 

 

 

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