About 150 colleges have now joined, although only three colleges are unique to the Coalition:
the University of Maryland at College Park, the University of Washington and Virginia Tech
. Most are also members of the Common App (which has nearly 900 members).
Which colleges only accept the coalition app?
About 150 colleges have now joined, although only three colleges are unique to the Coalition:
the University of Maryland at College Park, the University of Washington and Virginia Tech
. Most are also members of the Common App (which has nearly 900 members).
What colleges require coalition?
Approximately 140 schools use the Coalition Application, and three schools exclusively used it during the 2018-2019 admissions cycle.
The University of Maryland, the University of Florida and the University of Washington
are the only ones who require it, with the application being optional at all other schools.
How many colleges accept the coalition application?
More than 135 schools
use the Coalition Application, including colleges in 34 states and Washington, DC.
Is the coalition application better?
All your schools use the Coalition App and you prefer the Coalition App's interface and features over those of the Common App. If you want to get started on college applications early and are a fan of the locker feature, for example,
the Coalition App will better serve your needs than
the Common App will.
Why is the coalition app so slow?
Students do not have the locker tool facility that the Coalition App offers. Because of the larger number of students using it,
the interface can run slowly especially around application deadlines
.
What's the difference between coalition and common application?
The Common App activity section allows
students to provide up to 10 activities from their high school resume
; the Coalition App first asks for your top two and then allows you to provide up to eight. … The Coalition's goal is to turn the process over to students early in high school.
Does it matter if I use Common App or coalition?
The application you should use depends on your personal circumstances.
The Common App is accepted by more institutions
—although the Coalition application is gaining popularity. … If more colleges accept, say, the Common App, that's the one to use.
Can you use both Common App and coalition?
As a general rule, using the Common App and Coalition App at the same time is possible, which means
a student may create an account on both systems for free
. … Schools that accept both the Common App and Coalition App do not have a preference between the two.
Can colleges see your coalition essay?
For example, you might write a Coalition essay, and mark that profile section as Complete. But
if you apply to a college that does not choose to collect the essay section, that college won't ever see your essay
.
What application does Stanford use?
Stanford accepts either
the Coalition Application
or the Common Application .
How many colleges use the Common App?
What is Common App? Each year, more than 1 million students apply to
more than 900 Common App member
colleges worldwide through our online college application platform.
How do I apply to the coalition?
If you already have a Coalition account, you can begin an application either
from your College List
or from a college's landing page, by selecting the Start Application ( ) button. If you're new to the Coalition site and want an overview of how to get started, including applying for colleges, see this article.
Why can't I start an application on coalition?
If the Start Application button is grayed out, that means
the college has not yet opened their application for the next application cycle
. Many colleges open their applications in early August, so check back regularly to see when the colleges you intend to apply to open their applications.
Is it better to apply through common app or directly?
A:
The Common App
is a powerful tool, so use it!
Even more helpful, you can fill out The Common Application once and send it to any of the 456 Common App schools. This is a huge time saver. Don't be afraid that colleges will pay less attention to The Common App than their own application—they won't.
How much does the coalition app cost?
The Common App is free to use, but some schools do require you to submit an additional fee to apply to them, ranging from
$25 – $90
.
