Partnerships

Xello & Common App

Xello and Common App have teamed up to make the college application process easier. For students and educators it means being able to request, gather, and send all application materials from one place — within Xello.

Partnership Details

Common App is a program that simplifies the college application process. It saves time and effort by consolidating the tasks and documents into one workflow. Over 1000 American post-secondary institutions use Common App.

Faster, Easier Document Requests

The integration offers a standardized document request process for your students. Whether they’re making requests for Common App schools or schools that fall outside of the Common App network, students can submit document requests and keep track of all applications from their Xello account.

One-Stop Application Management

The integration streamlines document management and saves time by moving all Common App requests, profiles, and forms into Xello. This means counselors and teachers no longer need to toggle between Xello and Common App to support students’ college applications – everything is under one roof, in Xello.

Enhanced Collaboration and Reporting

The integration provides capabilities unavailable in Common App alone, including seamless counselor collaboration through shared school data access, comprehensive reporting features like FERPA waiver tracking, and the ability for counselors to complete work on behalf of others when needed.

FAQs

How much does the integration cost?

There is no additional cost to set up and maintain the Common App integration. It is included in your Xello subscription.

When can students begin working on their Common App applications?

The Common App season renews each year on August 1st. For new school year applicants, this is when you can instruct grade 12 students to create their accounts, add colleges, and start work on their essays and applications.

How do I opt-in my district/school to get this integration ahead of the new academic year?

For a seamless application experience, we recommend integrating Xello with Common App before your students and educators begin submitting and actioning requests for the upcoming academic year.
To ensure a smooth integration process for your district or individual schools, please reach out to your Xello Success Manager prior to June 21st, 2024. Initiating the integration early will allow ample time for setup and training, enabling a successful start to the 2024/2025 application season!

What if students want to apply to non-Common App schools?

Students will still have the ability to prepare application documents, request letters of recommendation and transcripts, and track application progress for non-Common App schools the same way they have now.

Where can I learn more to see how this integration works?

The Xello Support Center is your best spot to learn more about our integration and how it works for educators and students.
Xello + Common App for Counselors in Xello Academy is a 30-45 minute course designed to help you level-up your counseling game and propel your students toward college success.
By taking this course, you will effectively guide college-bound students and teacher recommenders through Common App tasks, gain clarity on your responsibilities in Common App college applications within Xello, understand how to track your students' application statuses like a pro, and receive a certificate of completion that may be used to track professional development.
You can also reach out to your Sales or Success Manager to get a demo of the integration to see if it’s the right fit for your schools.