November 21, 2008 – Great College Advice

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How to Calculate Your GPA–Letter Grades and Percentages

November 21, 2008

What does your GPA mean? What is your real GPA? What is your core GPA? How will your GPA be used in the college admissions process. This article helps you understand how your GPA may translate into percentages.

Get Accepted–with Scholarships

December 14, 2022 / Jared Hobson

Mark Montgomery, expert educational consultant, uses his insider knowledge of the college admissions process to help you navigate the world of scholarships and save money on tuition.

School’s Out! Top 10 Summertime Tips for College Admission

January 29, 2019 / Jared Hobson

Summer is a good time to relax and recharge--and prepare for the college admissions process. Learn what you can do to give yourself an edge (and have fun, too!).

How to Choose the Best College For You?

December 21, 2015 / Jared Hobson

With over 4,000 colleges in the USA, how do you know which one is the perfect fit for you? College admissions expert Mark Montgomery will use his encyclopedic knowledge of

Get Into the Best Colleges For You

December 11, 2015 / Jared Hobson

College admissions expert Mark Montgomery can help you find the college of your dreams, and will use his insider knowledge to guide you through the admissions process.

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Getting Into Top Universities

December 9, 2015 / Jared Hobson

Mark Montgomery is a college admissions insider: that means he knows the ropes, and can offer invaluable help in your college search.

The Student-to-Faculty Ratio: A Bogus Statistic You Should Ignore

May 13, 2009 / Jared Hobson

Student-to-faculty ratios mislead. While they are oft-cited indicators of teaching quality, these ratios have no bearing on an individual student's educational experience.

Essay Tips for Prompt #1 of the Common App: Sharing Your Story of What Makes You Unique

September 11, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Writing your Common App essay about your background, identity, interest, or talent is a great way to stand out from the crowd–if you zero in on what the essay prompt

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Common App Essay: Choose Your Own Topic

September 5, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Not sure what to write about for your Common App college essay? Do not fear. You can write about virtually anything – as long as your essay contains fundamental elements.

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Tips for the Common App Essay Prompts

August 27, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Are you having a difficult time getting started on your Common App personal essay? Here are some tips from Great College Advice.

College Admissions Planning for High School Juniors

August 20, 2024 / Jared Hobson

How should high school juniors begin preparing for college admissions? This article outlines what juniors can do to kickstart the college admissions process.

Cómo aplicar a universidades de EE. UU. desde Argentina en ocho simples pasos

July 3, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Descubre los mejores consejos de expertos nativos para postularte desde Argentina a universidades de EE. UU. ¡Sigue estos simples pasos para comenzar!

How to Apply to U.S. Universities from Argentina in Eight Simple Steps

June 24, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Learn the easiest way to apply to U.S. universities from Argentina.

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