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How to write the Community Supplemental Essay

October 16, 2025

The Community Supplemental Essay is an opportunity for you to provide insight into your unique background and how you will contribute to a campus community.

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How to Write a Great ‘Why This College?’ Essay

October 16, 2025

Great College Advice’s Andrea Aronson discusses the do’s and don’ts for crafting the ‘Why This College?’ essay.

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Do ACT or SAT Scores Matter?

October 16, 2025

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.

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Preparing for College Admissions Interviews

October 15, 2025

Great College Advice explains the type of interviews and interviewers you may encounter during the college admissions process.

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College Advice for an Engineering Major

October 15, 2025

Great College Advice gives prospective engineering majors some advice on choosing the right college.

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Great College Advice Guide to Supplemental Essays

October 14, 2025

Admissions officers care about the supplemental essays so make time to craft thoughtful responses as part of the college application process.

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Does Where You Live Affect Your Chances of Admission?

October 14, 2025

Did you know your address may play a role in the college admissions process? Read this article to learn more.

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How to Write the ‘Choose Your Own Topic’ Common App Essay

October 14, 2025

Not sure what to write about for your Common App college essay? Here are Great College Advice’s tips on the ‘your choice’ Common App essay prompt:

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Tips for Prompt #1 of the Common App Essay

October 13, 2025

Writing your Common App essay about your background, identity, interest, or talent is a great way to stand out from the crowd. Follow our tips.

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High School Grades and Course Rigor in Admissions

October 13, 2025

What factors carry the most weight when college admissions officers are reviewing applications? Grades and course rigor.

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What Looks Good on a College Application?

October 9, 2025

What really looks good on a college application? Make an impact and demonstrate intellectual curiosity.

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Can I Make More Than One Version of the Common App?

October 6, 2025

Wondering whether you can make changes to your Common App after you’ve already submitted it? New Jersey Educational Consultant Andrea Aronson answers this and more.

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