College and Career Common App

When does the updated version of Common App release each year?

• January 1

• June 1

• August 1

• September 1

Through which program do you request your teacher and counselor Letters of Recommendation?

• Common App

• Gmail

• CIALFO

• Google Forms

What is the CEEB code for ICSU?

• 123456

• 682500

• 824367

• 638442

What GPA scale is used at ICSU?

• 4.0 point weighted

• 4.0 point unweighted

• 5.0 point weighted

• 5.0 point unweighted

• 100 point unweighted

How does ICSU report class ranking?

• quartiles

• quintiles

• numeric position

• no rank reported

How many academic honors can you include on the Common App?

• 2

• 5

• 10

• 15

• unlimited

How many activities can you include on the Common App?

• 2

• 5

• 10

• 15

• unlimited

What is the fee for each application on the Common App?

• $15 USD

• $50 USD

• No fee

• Determined by each college

What is early action?

• Ongoing admissions process where applications are reviewed as received, and decisions are made throughout the admission cycle; no fixed deadline.

• Application generally due in October or November with a binding commitment; students accepted must attend the institution, withdrawing other college applications.

• Application generally due in October or November with a non-binding decision, providing applicants with an early response without the obligation to enroll.

• Application generally due from December-February with decisions in the spring; non-binding for applicants.

What is early decision?

• Ongoing admissions process where applications are reviewed as received, and decisions are made throughout the admission cycle; no fixed deadline.

• Application generally due in October or November with a binding commitment; students accepted must attend the institution, withdrawing other college applications.

• Application generally due in October or November with a non-binding decision, providing applicants with an early response without the obligation to enroll.

• Application generally due from December-February with decisions in the spring; non-binding for applicants.