The Common Application for Canada

In collaboration with the Common App, we bring you the full video guide to support our counsellors and families in Canada!

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Lesson 1: Introduction to the Common Application

Meet Meredith Lombardi from the Common App and learn more about what will discussed during her presentation for us.

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Lesson 2: Exploring Colleges

How to use the Common App to filter and explore college choices.

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Lesson 3: Navigating The Application

A run-though on how how to navigate the application inside the Common App

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Lesson 4: The Activities Section

Reporting activities and experiences helps colleges better understand a student's life outside of the classroom.

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Lesson 5: The Writing Section

Best practices when including your essays inside the writing section of the Common Application.

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Lesson 6: Courses & Grades

Some colleges will ask students to self report their academic record. Find out how to report courses and grades.

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Lesson 7: My Colleges

Ready to choose your colleges?

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Lesson 8: Getting Recommendations

How do you include letters of recommendations using the Common Application?

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Lesson 9: Inviting Advisors

How do you invite your advisors (e.g., guidance counsellors, parents) to help you with your college applications?

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Lesson 10: Document Delivery

Ready to submit your college applications?

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Lesson 11: Account Rollover

Create an account anytime and roll certain information over from year to year

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Lesson 12: Plan for College

Begin planning your college applications and roadmaps today

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Lesson 13: Common App Ready

Common App Ready is an exciting resource and tool kit to teach you about the Common Application

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Lesson 14: Writing Requirements for Colleges

Here's a useful tool to filter colleges based on writing requirements

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Lesson 15: Common App onTrack

Introducing Common App's FREE mobile companion app

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Lesson 16: Reach Higher

Reach higher is an initiative created by Michelle Obama

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Lesson 17: Best Practices & Tips

The Common App discusses important tips and practices

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