can someone help me understand !

Guys im basically really confused, ive searched as much as i could but i still failed to understand the admission process

q1) ive made my account on the common app but im applying for fall 2017 but the common app only shows fall 2016 when will i be able to apply for fall 2017? when will i start my education at harvard if i apply for fall 2017

q2) if i apply for fall 2016 (as stated on the common app, my deadline is nov 1 and ill recieve decisions by january) when will i start my education at harvard?

The Common App is about to close down for a week or so to refresh for the upcoming app cycle. Chill until August.

You apply during fall 2016 to attend fall 2017.