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It is somewhat akin to UCAS, in that you will save time by being able to complete information and essays that you can submit to multiple universities. However, bear in mind that approximately two-thirds of universities ask for supplemental information and/or essays.  \nYou can access the Common Application Online for more information on the Common Application, fees, deadlines, definitions of terms and their requirements. In addition to the guidance provided in this document, you may also find it useful to look at the resources on the Common App YouTube channel at [https://www.youtube.com/user/CommonAppMedia](https://www.youtube.com/user/CommonAppMedia. Here)[. Here](https://www.youtube.com/user/CommonAppMedia. Here), you can find some very informative videos about the application process for undergraduate study in the US, including tips and advice from Admissions Deans and Directors. Please be aware though that these videos are targeted primarily at US applicants and their schools so some of the information provided may not be relevant for international students and teachers.  \nWe will provide guidance for how to submit your application next month. For now, please follow the steps below to set up your Common Application and become familiar with its components. While the following screenshots should be used for general guidance, the website may have been updated and may vary slightly from what you see here.  \nDO NOT SUBMIT your Common Application at this point. Once you submit, you cannot make changes.  \n1. Registration The first step to completing the Common Application is registering with the Common Application website ([www.commonapp.org](www.commonapp.org)).  \nWhen registering, use a professional email address (example: [hotguy85@hotmail.com](hotguy85@hotmail.com) would not be appropriate; [JWFulbright@hotmail.com](JWFulbright@hotmail.com) would be appropriate) as universities will be able to see it.  \nDon’t use dashes or spaces. Leave State/Province blank if you live outside of the United States. (The system allows you to use postal codes to do an address search. However, you should delete the postcode column before clicking “Next” as UK post code with return as invalid. ) .  \n2. Email Confirmation  \nMake sure to write down your username (i.e. , the email address you used to create your account) and password, as you can sign in and out of the Common Application as many times as you like, saving your work each time. 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