<p>Hey, I just get the pdf and I have no clue how to submit applications online because I can't write on the pdf... any help?</p>
<p>app.commonapp.org to submit it online. downloading the pdf means you have to send it by regular mail.</p>
<p>Use the link above for the online application. But remember parts of the application must be printed out and given to the counselor and teachers. I don't know how he did it, but my son was able to type on the pdf. and then print out the forms for the counselor etc. It is possible; maybe someone else can explain the process. He didn't have to buy expensive software and it was done on a school computer/ a Mac.</p>
<p>Some pdf have text entry fields already inserted into the document. All you need is Adobe Reader (which is free) and you can directly type text in to those fields. The downside; you can't save your work and continue later.</p>