College Application
Tips for Prompt #1 of the Common App Essay
Writing your Common App essay about your background, identity, interest, or talent is a great way to stand out from the crowd. Follow our tips.
October 13, 2025
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College Admissions
High School Grades and Course Rigor in Admissions
What factors carry the most weight when college admissions officers are reviewing applications? Grades and course rigor.
October 13, 2025
College Admissions
Ivy League College Social Life
Great College Advice talks about the importance of considering college social life when searching for the school that fits you best.
October 10, 2025
College Application
AP Scores and College Admissions
Learn how AP scores can help you in the college admissions process.
October 7, 2025
College Application
Common App Essay – the Engaging Topic Prompt
Great College Essays start with great topics. Here we decode the Common App prompt that focuses on an interest that you find particularly captivating.
October 6, 2025
College Application
Top 5 Reasons to go to College Out-of-State
Here are 5 reasons to look at and go to a college out-of-state.
October 4, 2025
College Application
Should I Apply Regular Decision, Early Action, or Early Decision?
Learn the differences between Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision and see what makes sense for your family.
September 29, 2025
College Admissions
Financial Aid Timeline for High School Seniors
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.
September 22, 2025
College Application
How to Write the Common App College Essay on Failure
One of the Common App prompts asks you to recount a time in which you failed. This essay requires that you show both humility and maturity.
September 21, 2025