Is it better to apply through common app or website?

A: The Common App adds efficiency, but use it wisely. Obviously, this is more efficient. Colleges that utilize The Common Application and still have their own institutional application do not put students at a disadvantage.

Is applying to 14 colleges too many?

The College Board recommends that high school seniors narrow down their application list to five to eight schools. It’s okay to stray a little outside this range, but as a general rule of thumb you should aim to reach those numbers because sending more than ten applications can have drastic consequences.

Is there a downside to applying to a lot of colleges?

Not only does this create more application stress, but it also takes spaces away from students who really want to attend that particular college. It can also get very expensive. Application fees are not cheap and only those who need them most are able to get application fee waivers.

Does Rutgers use Common App?

Coalition for College Applicants interested in Rutgers–New Brunswick can use either the Rutgers application or the Coalition Application. You must use only one type of application and should never submit applications under both platforms. Rutgers does not accept the Common Application.

Does Georgetown use Common App?

Undergraduate admission at Georgetown is highly competitive, with an acceptance rate of 16.5\% for the class of 2020. Unlike many of the top-tier colleges, Georgetown has a unique application and does not accept the Common Application.

Is it OK to apply to 17 colleges?

While there’s no cap on the number of schools you can apply to, some students, especially those from affluent backgrounds who want to go to a selective college, can go overboard, applying to more than 20 or 30 colleges. Personally, I would strongly discourage any student from applying to more than 15 colleges.