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Weighted GPA or Unweighted GPA?
Weighted GPA vs Unweighted GPA? How do you calculate GPA for college? This article explains.
April 4, 2021
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Community College vs University
Which is better, community college or university? A student who has done both tackles this question from her own perspective as a student at both Tufts University and Montgomery County…
February 15, 2021
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The End of SAT Subject Tests: Good or Bad?
Hooray! The SAT2 Subject Tests are dead! But what does this news really mean for admission to highly selective colleges like the Ivy League? What will it mean for the…
January 21, 2021
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A Malaysian Student’s Guide to Top US Schools
A top student from Malaysia thanks Great College Advice for expert college admissions advice and excellent college counseling from an independent educational consultant.
September 25, 2020
College Application
Covid-19 & College Admissions: More Subjective
How has college admissions changed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic? A college admissions expert reviews the new landscape.
September 21, 2020
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Expert Admission Advice for Top Universities
Why would you want expert admission advice from a college consultant? Because the process is opaque, complicated, and competitive.
September 1, 2020
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Americans at University of St. Andrews
Why would an American want to study at the University of St. Andrews for their undergraduate degree? A college admissions expert in the US provides some analysis.
April 17, 2020
College Admissions
Choose The Right College – A Student’s Story
How do you choose the right college? It can be tough. However, if you are true to yourself and careful about the criteria you use to select the best colleges…
January 21, 2020
College Application
Should you disclose learning differences?
Every student diagnosed with a learning difference asks the same question. Should I or should I not disclose my learning disability on my college applications? The decision in definitely personal,…
January 11, 2020