Shower image by Semfamily from Fotolia.com. A direct vent hot water heater contains a sealed pipe system for intake combustion air and exhaust gases. This creates an air-tight combustion chamber which eliminates backdrafting and improves fuel efficiency. For combustion air, a gas-fired hot water heater draws in outside air or pulls it from inside the house.
The Common Application is a standardized application used by nearly 700 colleges. Each year, nearly a million students use the Common Application to submit over 4 million applications. The Universal College Application is accepted by more than 30 colleges and universities.
Four ways to apply. You may apply through the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success; the Common Application; QuestBridge*; or the Universal College Application. Choose the application system that is right for you - we do not prefer one over the others. Do not submit an application through more than one system.