<p>Realistically, how long does it take to apply to a college? i already have the recs, transcripts, and everything else in. I just havent started applying anywhere. About how long will it take to apply to a college through the common app? I am a fast writer, and I don't plan on rewriting any essays or editing because they are very honest and i dont think its important to edit your true self. thanks!</p>
<p>I feel that personally I took 4-5 hours per application. This included the supplement and the common application.</p>
<p>Filling out the common app took me a LONG time. I probably spent at least 10 hours on my common app essay, and probably about 2 on my extracurricular essay. Filling out the details of the common app takes awhile as well. The supplements depends on the school. The ones without essays can take like 10 minutes, but the ones with essays can take a really long time. I think the most I did in a day was maybe three or four.</p>
<p>phewww! Thank you, i had heard some people saying it took wayyyyy much longer.</p>