College Application
Does Applying for Financial Aid Lower Your College Acceptance Odds?
No matter your family’s situation, in most cases, applying for financial aid will not hurt your chances in the college admissions process.
December 3, 2025
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College Admissions
How to Calculate the Cost of College
Great College Advice shares tips on how to research the actual cost of college and make sure it is an important part in deciding which schools to apply.
November 14, 2025
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What Is the Real Impact of Applying Early Decision (ED) vs. Regular Decision (RD) on Admission Chances for Top Schools?
Everyone wants to do whatever they can to get into the college of their choice. Does applying Early Decision actually improve your odds of acceptance?
November 7, 2025
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How to Prepare for the College Alumni Interview
The college interview can be an intimidating experience. Andrea Aronson, a seasoned alumni interviewer, provides some inside tips on how you can make your interviews a success.
November 4, 2025
College Application
What to Expect in Your College Alumni Interview
Get the inside scoop on the types of questions that you might be asked during your college interview.
November 3, 2025
College Admissions
How to Write a Great ‘Why This College?’ Essay
Great College Advice’s Andrea Aronson discusses the do’s and don’ts for crafting the ‘Why This College?’ essay.
October 16, 2025
College Application
Can I Make More Than One Version of the Common App?
Wondering whether you can make changes to your Common App after you’ve already submitted it? New Jersey Educational Consultant Andrea Aronson answers this and more.
October 6, 2025
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How Much Risk Should You Take with Your College Essays
Colleges want students to be creative when crafting their essays. But, when is taking a risk on a college essay topic too risky? Here are some tips for what and…
October 4, 2025
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Be Sure to Check Your College Portal
Check your college portal after submitting an application to stay updated.
October 2, 2025