Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. The Common Application opened on ...
The Common App 2026 cycle brings updated essay prompts, interface improvements, and strategic considerations for Early Decision and Early Action applicants. Alongside these changes, upcoming 2026–27 ...
The Common App allows students to submit applications to more than 1,100 higher ed institutions. But until now, none of its members were community colleges focused on granting associate degrees. The ...
The 2026 college application cycle is opening amid major changes to the Common App process, new federal financial aid limits, and growing use of AI in admissions. Colleges are split on whether to ...