Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. The Common Application opened on ...

Through March 1 of the 2025-26 college applications cycle, 1,429,747 applicants filed 9,423,621 applications via the Common App platform, according to company data. (That works out to about 6.6 ...

Through March 1 of the 2025-2026 cycle, 1,429,747 applicants filed 9,423,621 college applications via the Common App platform, according to data from the company. (That works out to about 6.6 ...

The Common App allows students to submit applications to more than 1,100 higher ed institutions. But until now, none of its members were community colleges focused on granting associate degrees. The ...

More than 200,000 students who have started filling out college applications this fall are about to get good news. “Congratulations!” the email will say. They’re in. The email, to be sent Tuesday by ...

With a new college application cycle opening on Aug. 1, admissions experts shoot down misconceptions and offer advice that can save money and reduce stress.