CBCA is exclusive to HBCUs, while the Common App – an admissions application created by the College Board – is accepted by more than 1,000 colleges and universities, including some HBCUs.

Despite its popularity, the Common App may be confusing for some families who are new to the college application process. The guide below can help ease students and parents through the application.

Use either our first-year application or apply with the Common App. Select the option that is right for you ... their GED (or other high school equivalency), and have not taken college classes ...

Current high school seniors can stop fretting over finalizing their college list, application strategy, essays, and Common ...