--- title: "Posts About Common Application | Elite Prep" description: "2 Elite Prep articles about Common Application, published 2024 — admissions guidance, test strategy and study advice." url: "https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/common-application/" image: "https://media.eliteprep.com/blog-library-gradient-webp-card.jpg" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- ![Four students talking over their notes in a library](https://eliteprep.com/media/blog-library-gradient-webp-w1600.webp) # Posts About Common Application 2 posts in Common Application. - ![A smiling student points at a large portrait painting on an easel as another student works on it in an art studio.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1387076161-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Showcase Your Talents in the College Application Process with Optional Supplemental Portfolios](https://eliteprep.com/blog/optional-supplemental-portfolios/) Many colleges allow students to submit supplemental materials evidencing their special talents and interests even though they do not apply for a major in fine… November 4, 2024 - ![A young man in a grey blazer counts on his fingers while speaking to seated students in a classroom](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1338898513-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Standing Out in the Activities and Awards Section: A Guide for the UC First-Year Application and the Common App](https://eliteprep.com/blog/standing-out-in-the-activities-and-awards-section-a-guide-for-the-university-of-california-and-common-app/) To maximize the impact of University of California and Common App “Activities and Awards” section… October 28, 2024 [Browse every post by year →](https://eliteprep.com/blog/archive/) [Subscribe to the RSS feed](https://eliteprep.com/blog/rss.xml) ## Free Tools for This Topic - [Early decision vs. early action](https://eliteprep.com/early-decision-vs-early-action/) ## Ready to Discuss Your Options? Each Elite Prep center sets its own class schedule and hours. Find the center nearest you and contact its staff for current schedules. [Find a center](https://eliteprep.com/locations/) [Browse programs](https://eliteprep.com/programs/)