In an already stressful time, the last thing high school seniors need is extra difficulty applying to college. The Common Application, a popular online non-profit organization, designed to streamline the application process, has given seniors just that. The introduction of a new system has caused a series of problems including trouble logging in, and receiving confirmation of payment. In response to these issues several colleges such as University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Northwestern, Purdue, and University of Vermont, have pushed back their early action due dates. However many schools have not.

Stamford High students have been greatly affected by issues in the application process. Claire Cohen a senior at Stamford High had the unfortunate experience of having half of her familial information deleted. The family information, which provides statistical information about a prospective incoming class, is a necessary part of the application. “It’s just frustrating when you have to go back and redo things in an already time-consuming process” says Cohen as she reports her personal experience.

Due to the difficulties with common app, the organization has been inundated with complaints from worried seniors and parents. Scott Anderson, the senior director of policy for the College app organization says that they made two major fixes to the website on Wednesday night. Hopefully all of the problems will be resolved and next years’ seniors will not have to face the same adversity as this class.