In this first episode, “What’s in the App?” of the podcast series “How to Apply to College like a Pro,” your distinguished hosts, Dan Brown and David George, will guide you through the different ways to apply to college. They will discuss how to apply, what you need in order to apply, and what colleges are looking for in your application. They will explain the Common Application, the coalition application, the University of California application, and some of the individual college applications. Dan will walk you through the various components of the Common App, including personal and family information, standardized test scores, grades, essays, and letters of recommendations.