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

You’ve officially finished your junior year, and this fall it’s your turn to be the senior everyone looks up to on your high school’s campus. After 3+ years of hard work, this time is incredibly exciting. However, before you start filling out applications and dreaming about move-in day, it's worth asking yourself an important question: Are you truly ready to apply to college? The college admissions process can feel overwhelming, but getting organized now will make your senior

Winter Break is here and the final round of college application deadlines are less than a month away! When the pressure is on and Regular Decision deadlines seem imminent, it might feel like you need to complete your application materials as quickly as possible, especially when it comes to application portals. However, it is crucial that you take your time when providing your information in portals and carefully review all responses to confirm that you are ready to hit submit

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: