Common App Tutorial

The 2026–27 Common App is officially LIVE, which means the application season is underway! In this step-by-step tutorial, College Essay Advisors walks you through creating or rolling over your account, navigating the dashboard, completing the main application sections, adding colleges, and keeping track of deadlines and requirements. We’ll also show you where to find the text boxes for pasting your essay drafts (including the sneaky ones hiding outside the Writing section), college search tools, financial aid resources, and more, so you can explore the platform with confidence and avoid any unwelcome surprises later on.