How can I get help with the Common App?

Last year, over 700,000 students in the United States started the Common App to apply to colleges and wound up never completing their applications. The process can be quite confusing to students, especially those who don’t have a college counselor or admissions consultant to walk them through the steps.

This week at the IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association) conference in San Diego, I learned about an exciting new tool that can help students work their way through the Common App. It’s called the AXS Companion, and it was designed by professional educational consultants to be used side-by-side with the Common App as students work on their applications. Each section includes explanatory videos, a glossary of application terms, and links to resources mentioned in the videos. It’s pitched to all students, but I think it will be especially valuable for students at under-resourced schools and those who cannot afford to work with an independent consultant. It covers everything from FERPA waivers to financial aid, and everything in between.

Many thanks to the folks at IECA and Oregon State University for putting together this helpful resource.

Check it out here!