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2. commonapp.org#commonappready GETTING STARTED WITH THE COMMON APP © 2015 The Common Application

3. 3 Presenter notes © 2015 The Common Application

4. A comprehensive training resource Ready-to-present slide decks Introduction to the Common Application Getting Started Searching and Adding Colleges Explanations of the following sections: Profile, Family, Education, Testing, Activities, Writing Payment and Submission What is Common App Ready? 4 © 2015 The Common Application

5. Schedule a workshop for your students, parents, colleagues, or anyone else who would benefit from learning about the Common Application Organize your workshop(s) around your needs by presenting the slides all at once or in multiple sessions Use the accompanying guide (also recorded in the footer notes of each slide) as your script Direct participants to our training videos for more information: appsupport.commonapp.org How to use Common App Ready 5 © 2015 The Common Application

6. Please begin your presentation with the next slide. Now YOU are Common App Ready 6 © 2015 The Common Application

7. commonapp.org#commonappready GETTING STARTED WITH THE COMMON APP © 2015 The Common Application

8. What is the Common Application? 8 © 2015 The Common Application

9. Diverse colleges, one application 9 © 2015 The Common Application

10. The Common App Advantage 10 © 2015 The Common Application

11. Forty years of innovation 11 19751985 199520052015 commonapp.org Refreshed homepage provides expert information about college application process Floppy Disk Common Application available as as electronic document The Common Application Experiment 15 colleges and universities develop a shared application to increase college access First 100 Growing number of colleges and universities bring diversity. 30 years Common Application available online and in paper. 1998 Common App Online Launch of online application © 2015 The Common Application

12. Students like you 12 © 2015 The Common Application

13. 13 Visit commonapp.org Pro tip: Bookmark apply.commonapp.org for easy sign in once you’ve registered. © 2015 The Common Application

14. 14 Use an email address that you will check frequently. Follow the guidelines to create your password. Write it down if you need help remembering. Create an account © 2015 The Common Application

15. 15 Create an account Pro-tip: Use your legal name for this section. You’ll be able to provide a preferred name/nickname later. Application and financial aid deadline reminders can be helpful. © 2015 The Common Application

16. 16 Create an account Pro-tip: You’ll also need to provide your mailing address. © 2015 The Common Application

17. Welcome to your account Pro-tip: Welcome message appears during your first account sign-in. © 2015 The Common Application 17

18. Get to know the Common App Pro-tip: Your Common App ID is a unique identifier that will help colleges match your application with supporting documents. © 2015 The Common Application 18

19. Get to know the Common App Pro-tip: The Dashboard provides a snapshot of all your colleges. © 2015 The Common Application 19

20. Get to know the Common App Pro-tip: My Colleges lists detailed information and requirements for all of your colleges. © 2015 The Common Application 20

21. Get to know the Common App Pro-tip: The Common App tab is where you will go to complete the main sections of your application. © 2015 The Common Application 21

22. Get to know the Common App Pro-tip: The College Search tab is used to search for colleges that you would like to add to your My Colleges list. © 2015 The Common Application 22

23. Get to know the Common App Pro-tip: The Instructions and Help Center link appears in the same place on every page of your application. Help is available when you need it, where you need it, 24/7/365. © 2015 The Common Application 23

24. Copy of your high school transcript List of senior year courses School counselor name and contact information List of your activities, work, and family obligations Standardized test scores and dates Parent/guardian educational history and occupation/employer information Sibling grade level and educational information Information you’ll need to begin 24 © 2015 The Common Application

25. 25 Applicant Solutions Center Help when you need it, where you need it FAQs Videos Chat Email 24/7 Every day of the year appsupport.commonapp.org © 2015 The Common Application

26. 26 commonapp.org #commonappready © 2015 The Common Application