Common App Changes

The Common Application, system used by nearly 700 colleges and universities, just announced some new changes. These include:

• A more detailed “courses and (now) grades” section: Common App will ask for the names of classes taken (or to be taken) over the 4 years of high school. Common App will also ask for grades as they appear on the student´s transcript. Schools will still have to submit an official transcript but students will also have to self-report everything.
• Google Drive integration: Common App will allow students to upload documents such as essas and resumes directly from Google Drive into their applications.
• Adding advisers: The Common App will allow students to assign advisers who will be able to view their work and check their progress. School counselors already had this view, but now students can add outside counselors to their account to help.