<p>I need to know if you have to use a proper, neutral username for CommonApp. My username is something with Muffins; do colleges see your sn or does it really not matter? I'm half/half on creating a new account just to be safe. What do you think?</p>
<p>bump, please answer</p>
<p>I can’t be sure, but I think they only see your CommonApp ID number and your real name</p>
<p>I don’t know if colleges see the username or not. But, just in case, it may not be a good idea to use the screenname ILOVEHARVARD if you’re applying to other schools. ;)</p>
<p>Fear not, colleges to which you apply cannot see your username. Keep it easy to remember and funny if you choose. Smiling <em>is</em> allowed during the application process.</p>