Great College Advice Blog

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Is Your College a “Suitcase School”?

College rankings measure selectivity, faculty resources, and graduation rates. They don’t measure what your Saturday afternoon looks like.

June 4, 2026

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May I Sit in On a College Class?

The challenge is that most students never attempt it. They assume it requires special permission. That is not true.

June 4, 2026