Skip to content
College Application
Do My ACT or SAT Scores Matter?
No question generates more anxiety in the college admissions process than this one: doe my ACT or SAT scores matter? The team at Great College Advice explains.
October 5, 2026
No question generates more anxiety in the college admissions process than this one: doe my ACT or SAT scores matter? The team at Great College Advice explains.
Here’s how to identify ‘need-blind’ and ‘need-aware’ colleges when building your college list.
The second in our series about mistakes people make when choosing a college. Don’t walk away from a school just because you think it might be too expensive.
How can students get off the wait list of their dream college?
The Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, intended to accompany colleges’ own financial aid letters, is designed to make it easier for students and families to compare financial aid offers from different colleges.
Any day now, students will begin to learn if they’ve gotten accepted early decision or early action to the college of their choice. It’s an exciting and nerve wracking time as students and parents wait to see what the colleges decide.
Student debt in the US weighs down young people as they chase their personal & professional dreams. A college admissions consultant shares his tips for families to help them stay out of debt and find colleges that won’t break the bank…and will create future opportunity for students.
Read our advice on how to read and compare financial award letters.
No matter your family’s situation, in most cases, applying for financial aid will not hurt your chances in the college admissions process.