First, I want to know the truth about college applications, do colleges prefer if you fill out their own application or do they care if you use the common application? They all say that they don't care but I was wondering truthfully if they prefer their own. And I'd like answers from people that actually have heard things from reliable people about this.

Second, I need to apply as a transfer student to some schools and a freshman in other ones. When I go to register for the common application it says "I am applying as a (First-year, transfer) student. You will not be able to change your selection to this question after answering."
But then in later pages when you search for a school it gives you an option for applicant type (transfer, first-year, no preference.)
SO if I say I am a transfer student when I register, can I still be a first-year applicant at some schools?
Only answer if you actually know something about it. Thanks.

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I do a lot of work with my college's admissions office, so I have a fair idea. they're cool with you doing the common app + their supplement. I'm not sure on your second question though.

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