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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on my College Application?

September 22, 2025

Learn about disclosing learning differences in the college application process.

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Financial Aid Timeline for High School Seniors

September 22, 2025

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.

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Great College Essay Advice for the Common App – The Personal Growth Prompt

September 21, 2025

Great College Advice examines the Common App prompt focused on an accomplishment, event, or realization that led to personal growth.

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How to Write the Common App College Essay on Failure

September 21, 2025

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.

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What Does Test Optional Mean? It Means Take the Tests

September 9, 2025

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.

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8 Steps to Get You Admitted to College

September 6, 2025

Good communication with admissions counselors can make or break it for some students. Here are 8 steps to get you admitted to college.

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If My Grades Are Bad, Can I Still Go To College?

September 3, 2025

If a student’s GPA is below a college’s standards, they may still be admitted under certain conditions. Learn how to get accepted into college with low grades.

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College Admissions Counseling and Expert Advice Online

August 28, 2025

Navigate college admissions with confidence. Great College Advice provides expert college admissions counseling and a 100,000-member Facebook support group.

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College Timeline for Juniors

August 22, 2025

What is the college timeline for juniors? How you set a schedule that helps you stick to the college admissions timeline. This article helps you stay on track.

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Colorado Free Application Days October 7 – 9th

August 20, 2025

The eighth annual Colorado Free Application Days will be held on Tuesday, October 7th – Thursday, October 9th.

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Why Did Yale Change Its ‘Why Yale’ Essay?

August 11, 2025

Yale Changed Its Why Yale? essay to emphasize it wants to hear more about YOU rather than Yale.

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How to answer the University of Michigan supplemental essay

August 7, 2025

In this video, Great College Advice’s Sarah Farbman explains how to answer the revised University of Michigan supplemental essay.

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