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Common Application Form  
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Common Application Form
This standardized application form is available on the Web at http://www.commonapp.org, and is used by over 130 colleges and universities. These institutions guarantee that they will give equal consideration to the Common Application and to their own forms. One copy of the form can be downloaded from the Web and may be available at your U.S. educational information or advising center. You can make as many copies as you need and send them to as many participating institutions as you wish. It has been pointed out that although the Common Application Form simplifies the college application process, a standard form may not allow you to tailor your application to the particular features of the individual colleges. Each form lists participating colleges and universities with their addresses and admissions information.

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