Common App
7.3#2 in admissions softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCommon App vs OpenEMIS Admissions
OpenEMIS Admissions
6.0#13 in admissions softwareFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Common App | OpenEMIS Admissions |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Common App helps students discover colleges, submit applications, and navigate the college admissions process. | OpenEMIS Admissions facilitates student enrolment to schools. |
Common App plans
- Common AppFree
- Common App student applicationFree
OpenEMIS Admissions plans
- Free open source softwareFree
Pick Common App if…
Common App suits first-year and transfer students exploring colleges and organizing applications. It may also help applicants who qualify for fee waivers or receive participating-college direct admission offers.
Pick OpenEMIS Admissions if…
It suits schools that want parents to apply online and administrators to handle application decisions and enrolment. It is available for organisations to self-host or access through dedicated hosted workspaces.