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
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College Application
Tips on how to maximize high school visits by colleges
College admission representatives are on their way to high schools across the country. Don’t miss out on attending a visit by the college of your choice at your school!
September 10, 2025
College Application
What Does Test Optional Mean? It Means Take the Tests
Great College Advice clarifies what test optional truly means and argues that most colleges still want your test scores. So take the SAT or ACT.
September 9, 2025
College Admissions
8 Steps to Get You Admitted to College
Good communication with admissions counselors can make or break it for some students. Here are 8 steps to get you admitted to college.
September 6, 2025
College Admissions
4 Reasons College Campus Visits Are a Waste of Time and Money
Learn four reasons why college campus tours are a waste of time unless you come prepared.
September 5, 2025
College Admissions
If My Grades Are Bad, Can I Still Go To College?
If a student’s GPA is below a college’s standards, they may still be admitted under certain conditions. Learn how to get accepted into college with low grades.
September 3, 2025
College Application
What to Expect at a College Reception
Fall is the time of year where admissions counselors everywhere hit the road. They stand at college fairs, conduct interviews in hotel lobbies and coffee
September 3, 2025
College Admissions
College Admissions Counseling and Expert Advice Online
An online college counselor offers a meaningful advantage over a local one. Learn why.
August 28, 2025
College Admissions
College Timeline for Juniors
What is the college timeline for juniors? How you set a schedule that helps you stick to the college admissions timeline. This article helps you stay on track.
August 22, 2025