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October 2, 2025
Check your college portal after submitting an application to stay updated.
Just when you thought you had figured out the rules around your college application submissions, along comes Single Choice Early Action (aka Restrictive Early Action). Read on to find out about all your application submission options from Early to Rolling to Regular Decision.
Learn the differences between Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision and see what makes sense for your family.
Learn about disclosing learning differences in the college application process.
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.
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.
Good communication with admissions counselors can make or break it for some students. Here are 8 steps to get you admitted to college.