December, 2012 | Great College Advice

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Tips for Counselors on Writing Recommendation Letters

December 6, 2012

Are you a high school counselor or teacher who could use some help with recommendation letters? Read this blog post for tips from our consultants, a college admissions officer, and a high school counselor.

5 Ways to Clean Up Your On-Line Profile

December 5, 2012

Do you regret that picture your friend took at a party a few months back? Are you sorry that you posted that negative comment about one of your teachers? If you are a high school senior, now is the time to clean up your on-line profile.

When is the Best Time for College Tours?

December 18, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Itching to visit colleges over winter break? You may want to hold off until students are back on campus.

Early Decision 2 (ED2) College Admissions Advice

December 16, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Learn how applying in the Early Decision 2 (ED2) round can improve your college acceptance chances.

You're college application is deferred. Now what?

What to Do If Your College Application is Deferred

December 8, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Here are the steps to take if you college application has been deferred.

Does Applying for Financial Aid Lower Your College Acceptance Odds?

December 2, 2024 / Andrea Aronson

In most cases, applying for financial aid will not hurt your chances in the college admissions process.

Financial Aid Timeline for High School Seniors

November 22, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Applying for financial aid in a timely manner is a critical part of the college admissions process. Follow Great College Advice’s timeline for staying on track.