What students can expect during the 2026-27 admissions cycle The Common Application officially launched the 2026-27 college application season this past weekend. With the addition of 64 new member colleges, including Georgetown University, Common App is expected to continue seeing an increase in users and applications numbers. Last year alone, more than 1.46 million applicants submitted more than 9 million applications. One notable portal change in the My Common Application

For students entering their senior year, applying to colleges can be an exciting and anxiety-inducing time. While college applications are the perfect opportunity to showcase all the amazing things you’ve achieved in high school, there is one part of the process that many applicants struggle with: having to talk about themselves. This can be especially challenging when writing the Common Application’s Personal Statement. In just 650 words, students need to share who they are

As technology advances, more and more students are utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grammarly to write and edit essays and other materials for college applications. Although this can cut down on the time it takes students to draft and revise, making the choice to use generative AI and other AI tools can have serious consequences—endangering a student’s chances of acceptance and even offers of admission. While certain AI platforms have improved in writing quality

Early college application deadlines—including Early Action and Early Decision—are fast approaching, with most falling in early November. Now is a good time for current seniors to “take stock” of all components of their applications, including essays, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular development, and other supplemental materials like additional information responses, honors essays, and scholarship essays. B2A typically recommends students apply to around 10 colleges in total:

Within the past month, the executive administration has taken steps that could severely restrict international students from attending US...