⇒ Common App Helpful Information: 

The Common App website is the main application site for over 1000 private and some public universities. Many of the schools require letters of recommendation and Secondary School Reports from counselors and/or teachers. Remember to submit your Letter of Recommendation Request documents to your counselor at least 3 weeks prior to your first application due date. 

• The Common App Help Center and the Student Solutions Center are available for questions or special circumstances 
• Read/review the First-year Applicant Guide before completing your application
• Check out the Requirements Grid to see a checklist for each college
• The Common App Ready Toolkit includes guidance and tips for the Approaching Activities Section and Essay 

For more assistance with Common App please view the step by steo video tutorials on the Common App Media Youtube Channel.

Seniors will need the following information when completing the Common App.

• Class Size: 585 seniors, GPA: 4.0 weighted scale, Ranking system: NONE, Academic year: 2 semesters, Counselor Title: School Counselor

FAQs about Dual Enrollment and Jump Start Course entry: 

• Dual Enrollment—enter courses and grades in the regular High School section and indicate “dual enrollment” as the course type
• Jump Start—enter relevant courses in the “Writing Section-Additional Information tab” and have the CC send the transcript directly to the university

Students MUST report all courses taken at any high school or college. Missing/Inaccurate information may be viewed as falsification and result in cancellation of the application or rescission of the admission offer. 

Remember to review the “Plan for College/Paying for College” section and the Financial Aid page of each university. There are approximately 100 private universities (including USC, OXY, Stanford, Claremont Colleges, Cal Tech) who require applicants to submit the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA or CADAA. 

The CVHS 2025-26 School Profile is located on the CV website and will be uploaded to Common App by your CV counselor.