#commonappready commonapp.org © 2015 The Common Application

commonapp.org#commonappready THE ACTIVITIES SECTION © 2015 The Common Application

3 Presenter notes © 2015 The Common Application

A comprehensive training resource Ready-to-present slide decks Introduction to the Common Application Getting Started Searching and Adding Colleges Explanations of the following sections: Profile, Family, Education, Testing, Activities, Writing Payment and Submission What is Common App Ready? 4 © 2015 The Common Application

Schedule a workshop for your students, parents, colleagues, or anyone else who would benefit from learning about the Common Application Organize your workshop(s) around your needs by presenting the slides all at once or in multiple sessions Use the accompanying guide (also recorded in the footer notes of each slide) as your script Direct participants to our training videos for more information: appsupport.commonapp.org How to use Common App Ready 5 © 2015 The Common Application

Please begin your presentation with the next slide. Now YOU are Common App Ready 6 © 2015 The Common Application

7 Sign in to your account Pro-tip: Bookmark apply.commonapp.org © 2015 The Common Application

8 Navigate to the Common App tab © 2015 The Common Application

9 Navigate to Activities section © 2015 The Common Application

10 Activities section Click on YES radio button to add activities © 2015 The Common Application

11 Adding Activities Pro-tip: The Activities section allows you to tell colleges how you spend your time when you’re not in class. Add up to 10 activities © 2015 The Common Application

12 Activity fields Pro-tip: Use the available fields to share context and information about each activity. © 2015 The Common Application

13 Completing the Activity section Pro-tip: Use the open text boxes to provide a brief description of each activity. 27 activity types and 45 activity names available © 2015 The Common Application

14 Preview the layout © 2015 The Common Application

15 Preview details Printed layout is familiar and preferred by admissions officers © 2015 The Common Application

16 What about a resume? Pro-tip: If a college wants a resume with your application, they will allow you to upload one on their Member Questions page. Resume Upload Option © 2015 The Common Application

17 Applicant Solutions Center Help when you need it, where you need it FAQs Videos Chat 24/7 Every day of the year appsupport.commonapp.org © 2015 The Common Application

18 commonapp.org #commonappready © 2015 The Common Application