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Android Education The Common Application
3.5 GP
825,372+
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Been using Common App for a couple months now. It’s basically a college application platform that lets you apply to over 1000 schools all in one place. Pretty solid app if you’re a high school student getting ready for college.

Here’s what you do: you can build up your profile, research financial aid, and submit applications to schools. There’s also a messaging feature where you can talk to counselors – that’s pretty cool. And the whole thing syncs with the desktop version, so you can work on your application across devices.

Look, if you’re applying to college, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a bit annoying – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want an all-in-one college app experience.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Common App. I've tested a bunch of college planning apps and this one's pretty solid. The interface is user-friendly and it's great having everything in one place, from researching schools to actually submitting applications. The syncing with the desktop version is a nice touch. But it's not without its issues - the ads can get repetitive and some of the more advanced features take a while to figure out. Overall though, it's a helpful tool that makes the college application process a lot more manageable.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of colleges to apply to in one app
  • Syncs seamlessly with the desktop version
  • Free to use with helpful features like financial aid info
  • Straightforward interface is easy to navigate

Cons

  • Ads can get annoying if you don't pay
  • Some advanced features not quite intuitive
  • Upgrading your profile takes a lot of time

Specifications

Updated 25.09.2025
Category Education
Age Rating Everyone
Developer The Common Application
Android Android 6.0++
Package Name org.commonapp.apply

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User Reviews

Kildare Oct 16, 2025

Smooth, easy to transition, and super convenient for people applying to college, especially when it comes to writing tons of supplemental college essays

Abraham Oche Oct 16, 2025

Great app for writing essays to the schools of your choice. I gave the app a 4 star rating because when i tried opening the app,it didn't open. It kept...

Owusu Sekyere Junior Oct 16, 2025

The system is not working at all. Whenever you press on apply, it shows nothing. I think they need to work on their system very well because most of the...

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