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Common App Does Some Soul-Searching
More than 500 colleges and universities accept The Common Application. The Common App's website had technical difficulties these past few weeks. | By Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
By Julia F. P. Ostmann, Crimson Staff Writer
After running aground on technological glitches and dissent this fall, the new flagship Common App hopes to repair damage, reclaim its former glory, and rule the seas of college applications once again.
The Common App's head honchos have hired an outside group to seriously scrutinize the organization. According to the president of the board of directors, top priorities are fixing technological problems and restoring faith among members.
Member colleges and high school counselors, watch your inboxes: The D.C.-based consulting firm that the Common App hired plans to reach out for feedback.
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