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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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What To Expect At A College Reception

September 3, 2025

Fall is the time of year where admissions counselors everywhere hit the road.  They stand at college fairs, conduct interviews in hotel lobbies and coffee

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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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Tips on the Perfect College Essay: Answer the Prompt

August 5, 2025

What’s the most important rule for writing the perfect college essay? Answer the prompt.

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The Perfect College Essay Introduction: Get Them Hooked

August 4, 2025

The first line of your college essay can help get an admissions officer “hooked”. But how do you develop the perfect introduction?

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The Perfect College Essay: Tell a Good Story

August 1, 2025

Your Common App personal statement needs to tell a compelling story about YOU!

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