When is the right time to create a Common App account and download Inline?

Anytime after January 1 of your junior year is a good time to create your Common App account and download Inline. Your license is good for two admissions cycles, so you can use the time between January 1 and August 1 (when the Common App officially “opens” for the admissions year) before your senior year to get a head start on the process.

Other Questions

Which Version Do You Need?

I'm an independent college counselor. Can I buy or resell Inline for the students I work with?

I represent a school district. Can we buy Inline for our district?

I'm a high school guidance counselor. Can we buy Inline for our school?

I'm a grandparent / parent / concerned friend. Can I gift Inline to an applicant?

How do I know if Inline is right for me?

Where do I go for help if I have a problem using Inline?

Can I make Inline go away when I’m done with my applications?

Do you update Inline? If so, how do I get the updates?

I'm having trouble installing Inline while I'm on my computer at school. Help.

Wait, what's a browser extension?

How do I install and use Inline?

How does Inline work? What do I need to have in order to use it?