If anything, like Georgetown and UMN, likely to find more rather than less schools on the common app by then. This discussion may end up being totally moot.
(Also there was a comment about only just turning 17 when they do this. I am not sure what that has to do with what application you choose? My kid is not quite yet 17 and has been fine with handling the application. After all, they are supposed to be heading off to college in a year …)