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Different paths. Your destination.

Use this guide to understand the application platforms featured on our homepage. The college’s official admissions instructions determine which route, materials and deadlines apply to you.

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QuestBridge

The National College Match connects high-achieving seniors from low-income backgrounds with college admission and full four-year scholarships.

Who is this for?

High school seniors with strong academic achievement and financial need. Applications are reviewed holistically.

Official application guide

Common App

One shared application platform for participating member colleges worldwide. Build your profile, explore colleges, and organize your applications.

Who is this for?

First-year and transfer students applying to participating Common App colleges.

Official application guide

Apply Coalition with Scoir

Explore colleges and apply to participating Coalition member schools through Scoir, with college discovery and application tools in one place.

Who is this for?

Students applying to participating Coalition colleges. Your high school does not need to use Scoir.

Official application guide

ApplyTexas

A statewide online application platform for public universities, community colleges, and participating independent institutions in Texas.

Who is this for?

Students exploring participating Texas institutions. Confirm that your college accepts ApplyTexas for your applicant type and term.

Official application guide

University of California Application

The University of California has its own undergraduate application. Choose the campuses you want to apply to within the UC application.

Who is this for?

First-year and transfer applicants to UC undergraduate campuses.

Official application guide

Common Black College Application

Apply to participating historically Black colleges and universities through a centralized application made available to all member institutions.

Who is this for?

First-year and transfer applicants interested in participating HBCUs. This application is not for graduate study.

Official application guide

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