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What Looks Good on a College Application?
What really looks good on a college application? Make an impact and demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
November 3, 2026
What really looks good on a college application? Make an impact and demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
Each of the Ivy League colleges is different. Watch this video to see what distinguishes Brown.
Learn more about the Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) by visiting an informational session near you.
During a visit to Northwestern University, Great College Advice took a few moments to why many universities have distinct colleges that focus on a particular academic area.
The ninth annual Colorado Free Application Days will be held on Tuesday, October 20 through Thursday, October 22.
How do you choose a major? The economy is always shifting, and industries come and go. Perhaps it is best to choose a major that will build skills and knowledge and habits of mind that will serve you throughout your life.
The good news: most errors are fixable, and the ones that aren’t are rarely as damaging as students fear. Learn more.
Familiarize yourself with the Common App over the next few months so you are ready to get started when it goes live August 1.
If you’ve found the perfect match, applying to only one college might work. But if you haven’t, you should try applying to a well-selected list of schools.