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.
Great College Advice examines the Common App prompt focused on an accomplishment, event, or realization that led to personal growth.
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.
What does “test optional” mean in college admissions, and how is it different from “test blind”? How should students and families decide whether to send scores or not? Great College Advice clarifies these policies and argues that most colleges still want your test scores–as long as they are really good. So take the tests. And get a really good score.
Good communication with admissions counselors can make or break it for some students. Here are 8 steps to get you admitted to college.
Learn four reasons why college campus tours are a waste of time unless you come prepared.
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.
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.
The eighth annual Colorado Free Application Days will be held on Tuesday, October 7th – Thursday, October 9th.
What’s the most important rule for writing the perfect college essay? Answer the prompt.
The first line of your college essay can help get an admissions officer “hooked”. But how do you develop the perfect introduction?
Your Common App personal statement needs to tell a story about YOU!
