Skip to content
College Profile
Why Add New Jersey Colleges to Your College List
Every family building a college list faces the same tension: how wide to cast the net versus how deep to dig close to home.
August 12, 2026
Read More »
College Profile
Top New Jersey Colleges to Consider Applying to
For families in New Jersey, the college search often starts with a deceptively simple question: stay close to home or look elsewhere?
August 10, 2026
College Admissions
Best STEM Colleges in New Jersey
For New Jersey families researching STEM programs, “best” is a deceptively simple word for a complicated question.
August 7, 2026
College Application
US Admission Considerations for International Students
When you’re an international student studying in the United States, your options for employment are limited, but they do exist! Read on to find out in what situations you may be able to work.
March 11, 2026
College Application +
5 Different Kinds of Financial Aid
Stafford Loans. Pell Grants. SEOG. Plus Loans. Work-Study. HELP! What do they all mean? If you’re baffled by what are all of the different financial aid instruments, who gets them, and how they differ, then read on!
February 19, 2026
College Fees
Public vs. Private College: Which Costs Less?
The second in our series about mistakes people make when choosing a college. Don’t walk away from a school just because you think it might be too expensive.
February 19, 2026
College Application +
Does Financial Aid Lower 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
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
College Application
ED vs. RD: The Real Impact on Admissions Chances
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