Set Up Common App in Explore

This article explains how to get started using Common App within Pathful Explore.

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Set Up Common App in Explore

You can link your Common App account and Pathful Explore, so you have all of your college and career data in one convenient place.

Follow the steps below to link your Explore and Common App accounts. These steps must be completed in the order listed.

  1. Connect to Common App.
    1. This step allows you to link your Common App and Explore accounts so you can move seamlessly between the two.
  2. Complete the FERPA waiver via Explore.
    1. You must complete this step before you can proceed with using Common App within Explore.
  3. Add Colleges to your Explore Dashboard.
    1. If you have already added colleges to your dashboard in Common App, they will appear on your Explore dashboard.
    2. If you need to add colleges, select the Visit Common App to add more colleges link on your Explore dashboard.
  4. Invite Counselors and Teachers to serve as recommenders.
  5. As you complete required tasks within Common App, your Explore dashboard will reflect the deadlines met.