<p>Currently I'm a high school junior/rising senior. When should I create my account? Can I create it now or should I wait until July 1st? Thank you</p>
<p>I just made one yesterday.</p>
<p>As soon as the new Common App opens, go for it! Get the mundane stuff out of the way and then get on those essays. Nothing like having to do twenty essays in the middle of a heavy all-AP curriculum…</p>
<p>they say we can apply online
but all those forms are in .pdf format. So how to fill in?</p>
<p>also, how are we supposed to submit the essay? online or by mail?</p>
<p>Wait until July 1st. Otherwise your account will get deleted in a few days.</p>
<p>hbrad8002, you have to sign up for an account to apply online.</p>
<p>Essays will be submitted online, either in attached document form or within designated text boxes.</p>
<p>Ah I see. So we all make new accounts in July. And then we upload essays and fill in the blanks on the app.</p>
<p>Exactly, or as word document form attached, just like in an email. The application for itself will be pretty clear about what you’re supposed to do.</p>