How to Guide to the Common Application (2019-2020) | Tutorial

The 2019-20 Common App website is live with a whole new look! See the video index below to jump to a particular section of this in-depth tutorial from the experts at College Essay Advisors, or watch the whole thing to learn all about how to navigate the most popular college application platform. This step-by-step walkthrough will cover all the key resources available on this portal to your college applications; show you how to dig up your supplemental essays and hidden writing requirements; help you manage your dashboard and college list; and teach you some time-saving hacks and tricks to help you make the most of everything this platform has to offer. Jump to specific sections of the video using the index below:

Logging in - 0:11
Dashboard - 0:26
Adding a Term or Admissions Plan - 1:05
College Search Feature - 1:42
"Common App" Section - 2:35
"Activities" Section - 2:49
"Writing"/Personal Statement Section - 3:26
"Additional Information" Section - 4:15
"My Colleges" Tab - 4:34
Duke's Writing Supplement - 5:00
Hidden Essay Prompts - 5:45
Financial Aid Resources - 6:17

For more tips and advice on college application essays:

- Check out our guide to all the Common App 2019-20 prompts: collegeessayadvisors.com/portfolio-items/2019-2…
- Check out our 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Guide: collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay-gui…
- Watch our video on the Additional Information Essay: youtube.com/watch?v=zAhDxmWzuCY&t=1s
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