<p>Yes Class 12 marks will be required to be submitted as and when they become available. Your application will show ‘incomplete’ till you do that.</p>
<p>Essays - when the Commonapp opens on the 1st of August, there will be one common essay. And depending on the college list that you are going to apply to, each of those colleges may have none to one to multiple essay requirements.</p>
<p>The Commonapp has dedicated space for ECs.</p>
<p>You do not need to submit the certificates for ECs, but you could be asked to… So your school or someone should be ready to vouch for your ECs if the need arises. You do not need to have a basket of ECs to mention, go with few you have enjoyed, can talk about if the need be, and back up with proof if required.</p>
<p>Remember be honest in your application. That way you save yourself a lot of trouble of getting caught, having sleepless nights, thinking of excuses, cooking up a story. Like Gandhiji said ‘Truth shall set you free’.</p>