<p>As we enter the countdown for application deadlines, more and more “URGENT!!!” threads are being started with fairly basic questions about the Common App. With full holiday preparations and celebrations imminent, there may not be many folks here in the next few days with instant answers to your urgent questions. Here are two ways to help yourself instantly.</p>
<li><p>While on commonapp.org, click “Contact Us” and then “Application Support Center”. Or “School Forms Support Center” if your question is about teacher and counselor recommendations. Almost all of your “how do I…” questions are answered there.</p></li>
<li><p>Here on CC, visit the Advanced Search page at <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/search.php[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/search.php</a>. Enter some logical keywords (e.g., SSR, transcript, change my application) and click “Common Application” in the “Search in Forum(s)” box. Click “Search Now” and read through a couple of the posts it turns up. Your problem or question has probably been encountered by someone and answered by someone else on this forum within the past few weeks.</p></li>
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<p>Good luck with your applications, and remember to take a breather for holiday cheer!</p>