<a href="https://www.commonapp.org/directadmissions" target="_self" rel="noreferrer noopener">Common App Direct Admissions</a> simplifies the college admissions process by providing proactive admission offers to qualified students before they apply. Last year, more than 800,000 first-generation and low- and middle-income students received at least one offer of direct admission from 200&#43; participating colleges.Common App will begin sending direct admission offers for the 2026-2027 application cycle to qualified students in mid-September.Counselors, advisors, and other student supporters, join us to learn more about the program and how you can connect your students with direct admissions opportunities.<ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li>Review an updated list of participating colleges</li><li>Preview the student experience </li><li>Access resources to help students and families who may have questions about direct admissions offers</li></ul>This webinar will be recorded. All registrants will receive a copy of the recording and slides. The webinar recording and slides will also be shared in our September monthly counselor newsletter. If you do not receive the newsletter, we encourage you to <a href="https://commonapp.tfaforms.net/f/counselor-newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign up</a> to get the latest Common App updates.

2026 Common App Direct Admissions: Counselor updates and resources