Connect with Common App at PTK Catalyst 

March 19, 2026
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No matter where you are on your college journey, Common App makes transferring to college easier by meeting you right where you are. With one platform, you can apply to multiple colleges, saving time and money. During PTK Catalyst, be sure to stop by and connect with our team, grab Common App swag, and receive resources to support you in your next chapter. 

Here are some additional ways you can connect with us throughout the convention:  

Welcome to the Common App Experience! 

Thursday, March 26, 12:20pm and 2:20pm 

Flash forum | Opportunity Expo

With just one platform, Common App makes it easier for students to transfer by meeting them right where they are. PTK Chapter advisors, we invite you to learn how to become a Common App Connector and leave equipped to guide your students to transfer application success!

BYOB: Bring Your Own Background

Friday, March 27, 4:15pm – 5:30pm 

Educational forum 

Your story is enough. Explore how your unique path, along with Common App tools, can help you confidently navigate the transfer process with authenticity. If you are currently preparing your transfer application, this session is for you! 

PTK College Transfer Fair 

Friday, March 27, 12:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Saturday, March 28, 12:00pm – 2:00pm ET  

Common App is a proud sponsor of the PTK Catalyst Transfer Fair, the largest national transfer fair for two-year college students. Spanning two days, we invite you to connect, engage, and network with admission representatives from four-year colleges and universities across the country. 

Stop by our table to meet our team and pick up a transfer fair handout to help guide you during the fair. 

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