Saving the Common App As a PDF
This video is a step-by-step guide on how to save your common application as a PDF and how to print preview it.
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Video Transcript
“Thanks for choosing admissionscheckup.com Today we’re going to show you how to upload your Common App to admissionscheckup.com. First log on to the Common App website and sign in.
Once on the dashboard, click on the school to which you would like to submit. Now you will need to generate a PDF. You can only generate the PDF when the application is complete. Indicated by green checkmarks or the word ready. To generate the PDF click review and submit. Keep in mind this isn’t actually submitting to the school. You will have to take several other steps, including payment, for it to actually be submitted. You will want to save your document as a PDF. Click on the download icon and then save.
If the PDF of your application won’t load, it might be because of your browser settings. You can use a different browser. We recommend Safari or Firefox or you can adjust your browser settings. Here’s a quick reference guide of how to change the settings depending on the browser. Once you have your application PDF, now go to admissionscheckup.com and click on start here then submit application.
Step 1 is to provide the students contact information standardized test scores and the college’s you are applying to.
Step 2 Choose your package click here if you would like the feedback expedited.
Step 3 upload students essays, transcripts or whatever you would like the admissions officers to review. If you prefer to not include your transcript or testing scores click here. We will review whatever you include.
Step 4 click here after you have reviewed our privacy policy. Let us know if there is anyone you want to receive the feedback and how you heard about us. Click Submit, now you are at the payment page. You can pay via PayPal or credit card.
I hope this helps. Thank you for using admissionscheckup.com and good luck!”
The AdmissionsCheckup Process
1. Upload All or Part of Your School Application
The first step of the process is to submit your entire application or just send us a specific part you would like us to look at.
Some of these documents can include:
Long essay / Personal Statement
Top-choice school supplemental essays
Unofficial transcripts or grade reports
Standardized Test Scores (ACT, SAT, SAT II, AP, TOEFL)
2. Former Admissions Officers Critique Your Application
At AdmissionsCheckup, you can choose to have your application reviewed by up to three of our former admission officers. We will work hard to give you unbiased insight that will work toward improving your application.
3. Receive your Critique in 24-72 Hours
We understand the importance of a quick turnaround. We make sure to give feedback in as little as 24 hours upon submission.
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