So when do applications start coming out?

<p>I'm applying this year, and I was wondering when schools start to release their applications. I know Common App is available August 1st this year, which I am not happy about. Do schools usually release their full applications around then as well?</p>

<p>Thanks! Sorry...I'm a little confused about how all of this works, and my counselor just moved to another state (Great...I know).</p>

<p>Many colleges have already posted applications on their web sites. Go to the websites of those colleges that interest you (usually the admissions link), and see what’s available.</p>

<p>And even if the applications are not yet ready, you can prepare by using last year’s application. The difficult part is figuring out what to stress, what to write, etc.</p>