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Am I Accepted, Or Not? Why You Should Read Those College Emails Carefully

February 8, 2013

Does your heart skip a beat each time you see an email in your inbox from a college you applied to? Trying to interpret if it means you have been accepted? Read these three tips to avoid confusion.

Should You Take AP Classes? Part 2

February 7, 2013

Before you sign up for AP classes next year, read this blog post to learn about some of the drawbacks of AP.

What Not To Wear: The College Visit

February 6, 2013

Planning a college visit and not sure what to wear? Here are some tips for what NOT to wear.

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International Student Immigration Issues #8: The Latest Immigration Proposals Explained

February 5, 2013

Immigration reform is being hotly debated right now in the U.S. government, and the latest proposals can have a significant impact on international students and their futures after completing college or graduate school. Read on to get Laurie Woog’s (our immigration attorney guest blogger) take on the situation.

Should You Take AP Classes? Part 1

February 5, 2013

Are you thinking about taking AP courses next year? Read this blog post to learn about the benefits of taking these classes.

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Common App Essay Prompt #5: Personal Growth

October 2, 2024 / Jared Hobson

In this post, Great College Advice provides insight in how to best address the personal growth Common App essay prompt.

Tips for Prompt #3 of the Common App Essay: Questioning or Challenging a Belief or Idea

September 25, 2024 / Jared Hobson

How do your beliefs and ideas shape who you are as a person? The Common App essay prompt #3 focuses on how those beliefs or ideas being challenged can reveal

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Don’t Be Afraid of (The Failure) Prompt #2 of the Common App Essay

September 21, 2024 / Jamie Berger

Great College Advice's Jamie Berger discusses Prompt #2 of the Common App essay, the failure prompt.

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.

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