College Application
College Essay About Academic Interests
How do you write a college supplemental essay about academic interests? Get expert tips to write the essay that college admissions officers want to read.
October 15, 2025
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College Application
Great College Advice Guide to Supplemental Essays
Admissions officers care about the supplemental essays so make time to craft thoughtful responses as part of the college application process.
October 14, 2025
College Application
Does Where You Live Affect Your Chances of Admission?
Did you know your address may play a role in the college admissions process? Read this article to learn more.
October 14, 2025
College Application
‘Choose Your Topic’ Common App Essay
Not sure what to write about for your Common App college essay? Here are Great College Advice’s tips on the ‘your choice’ Common App essay prompt:
October 14, 2025
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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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
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Considering a 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 – 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