Step 1

Creating a first-year account

Step 2

How to use the Dashboard

Step 3

How to search and add colleges

Step 4

Navigating the "My Colleges" tab

Step 5

Completing the FERPA authorization

Step 6

Completing the "Profile" section

Step 7

Completing the "Family" section

Step 8

Completing the "Education" section

Step 9

Completing the "Courses" section

Step 10

Completing the "Activities" section

Step 11

Completing the "Writing" section

Step 12

Completing the "Testing" section

Step 13

Submitting the
​Common App