Financial Aid, Admissions, and “Need-Blind” Policies
Jared Hobson June 30, 2025 No Comments
Here’s how to identify ‘need-blind’ and ‘need-aware’ colleges when building your college list.
Here’s how to identify ‘need-blind’ and ‘need-aware’ colleges when building your college list.
Here are the steps in calculating your real grade point average (GPA) the way most admission offices do it.
Follow these tips to show demonstrated interest and improve your college admission chances.
This is the first in a series of tips to help you plan your campus visits.
High school juniors: As you put together your 12th grade class schedule, please keep in mind that colleges want to see you continue to challenge yourself with appropriate course rigor.
Follow this grade-by-grade college admissions guide for high school to keep you on track to get accepted to the college of your dreams.
College admission tips for 9th grade: High school freshman should focus on grades and extracurriculars to set themselves up for success down the road.
College admissions advice for 10th grade: Here is where to focus entering in your sophomore year to maximize your chances at selective universities.
Now is the time to ramp up college admission planning for juniors. This is your to-do list as you start your second semester of 11th grade.
In this post, Great College Advice provides insight in how to best address the personal growth Common App essay prompt.
How do your beliefs and ideas shape who you are as a person? The Common App essay prompt #3 focuses on how those beliefs or ideas being challenged can reveal a lot about you. Here are some ideas to help you write a reflective essay about a belief or idea.
Are you having a difficult time getting started on your Common App personal essay? Here are some tips from Great College Advice.