Common App Address Question

Applying to College
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<p>This is probably going to be a bit of a dumb question, but sometimes, you need to ask dumb questions, so here goes...</p>

<p>I live in a neighborhood that doesn't allow for mail to come to your street address (this is what happens when you live on a mountain). This means that I get all of my mail at a PO Box. For my address, should I just put my street address as my permanent home address and then put my PO Box as an alternate/temporary mailing address?</p>

<p>We've had this PO Box since the 90's and we're not getting rid of it anytime soon. Does that mean for the dates that this address is available, I should say that it's available from now until 12/31/2016 (the latest date you can put for an alternate mailing address)?</p>

<p>Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I really need an answer for this.</p>

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<p>Yes.</p>

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<p>Yes to both questions?</p>

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<p>Hm that seems like a confusing situation. I think you should put your home address as you PR, and your P.O. box as your alt. mailing address until whatever date it says. However, I don’t know if this is the wisest choice, so try to get in contact with your GC and ask.</p>