The Common Application can be used by high school seniors and college transfer students to expedite the admission process. The concept is simple: Students complete one Common Application form, photocopy it, and send the form to any of the participating colleges. There are 230 selective colleges and universities that recommend the use of this form. The use of this application simplifies the college application process and eliminates duplication of effort. You can use the Common Application Online to complete your forms and submit them eletronicallly or in hardcopy. For more information on the "Common Application" visit their website. Click above.