If you're submitting your #CommonApp this week, we hope you won't wait until the last minute to submit. But if you need every last moment to make sure you are submitting your best work, note that you have until 11:59 pm, your local time, to submit. To make sure you've completed all the necessary steps needed to successfully submit, take a few minutes to review this brief tutorial. And remember: if you need help, we're here, 24/7/365: appsupport.commonapp.org. | Common App

Your Common App college essay is your chance to show who you are beyond grades and test scores! Here’s how to make it shine: 1️⃣ Go beyond the numbers. Share something new, a side of you that doesn’t show up in your transcript or activity list. 2️⃣ Pick a topic that matters. Don’t write what you think colleges want. Choose something that reflects your genuine interests or growth. 3️⃣ Show reflection, growth and how you’ve changed or what you’ve learned. 4️⃣ Be specific. Use details and real mome