How many colleges can I apply to using the Common App?

You can apply to up to 20 schools using the Common App. That’s right—twenty chances to impress with your dazzling personality, killer essay, and impressive activities list. When you log into your commonapplogin and start building your college list, you’ll be able to add schools under the “my common application” dashboard. Just remember, even though the common app lets you apply to a lot of schools, each one may have different requirements, deadlines, or common app prompts. Be strategic. Quality over quantity always wins. And don’t forget to keep your applications organized. The common application is powerful, but it works best when you work smarter, not just more.