I have 94 "acceptances" to college and it's only the beginning of November.
Mind you, I am 51 years old and I have already received an undergraduate degree. But if you fill out the first three sections of the Common App, you too could have 94 acceptances.
It's called direct admissions, and both the Common App and Niche offer similar programs. What I love about the direct admissions option through the Common App is that most college-bound students are already filling out the Common App. There is no extra work, at least initially.
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Common App's direct admissions gives a student a conditional acceptance based on basic information like a student's hometown, parents' education, and high school GPA. Direct admissions can translate into college acceptances without the student even applying. Getting into college does not have to be a heavy lift for students thanks to direct admissions.
Here's how to get more acceptances:
- Fill out the Profile, Family, and Education sections of the Common App.
- Select the Direct Admissions tab on the left hand side of your Common App.
- Click on Offers.
- Your "Acceptances" will appear in a list by state.
- Under the college's name, you will find details on whether the acceptance is for "all majors" the college offers, if you will receive guaranteed financial aid, and what requirements (or lack thereof) are needed to receive an official acceptance.
- Select "Add" for the colleges you are interested in. They will then appear in the My Colleges section of the Common App.
- Once the college is listed under My Colleges, you can complete the rest of the requirements to finalize your acceptance.
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If you know a student who is feeling unsure about the college admissions process, tell them to fill out a few sections of the Common App and their lives will change automatically. And, if you know a student who doesn't have any college acceptances yet, tell them to check their Direct Admissions tab on the Common App. The student may have an early holiday gift (or more) waiting to be unlocked. Applying to college doesn't have to be so stressful for this 51-year-old college counselor or for you.
