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The Common Application
The Common Application, which can be used for 415 colleges and universities in the United States as well as in Germany and Italy, is now available for applicants for Fall 2011.
Just click on http://www.commonapp.org for:
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a list of the member colleges and universities
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answers to commonly asked questions
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downloadable files and forms, including the student application form (with the short answer and essay questions), the arts supplement, the athletic supplement, and teacher recommendation forms
Reminder: On the Forms page, be sure to click on College-specific supplements to learn what additional essays and other information a particular college or university may require.
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