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Coalition Application
A second consolidated undergraduate application platform, smaller than Common App, used by about 150 schools that emphasize affordability and access.
The Coalition Application (Coalition for College, formerly Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success) is a consolidated application used by about 150 U.S. colleges. Membership requires the school to meet certain affordability and graduation-rate criteria. Many schools accept both Coalition and Common App; a smaller number accept only Coalition. The 2023 Coalition Scoir partnership reduced its standalone footprint, so most applicants today use Common App by default.
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