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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

What factors carry the most weight when college admissions officers are evaluating applicants? The team at Great College Advice analyzes recent survey data to see what colleges deem most important
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Why the ‘Community’ Essay has Become More Important in College Admissions

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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What Do College Admissions Look For in an Essay?

What do college admissions officers look for in an essay? It’s a difficult question, because every essay is different–and every applicant is different. However, Great College Advice's Sarah Farbman offers
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How to Write a Great ‘Why This College?’ Essay

Great College Advice’s Andrea Aronson discusses the do’s and don’ts for crafting the 'Why Our College?' supplemental essay.
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Don’t Sleep on the Supplemental Essays!

Be sure to carve out time to craft thoughtful supplemental essays as part of the college application process. In this post, Great College Advice offers tips on how these short
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Common App Essay Prompt #5: Personal Growth

In this post, Great College Advice provides insight in how to best address the personal growth Common App essay prompt.
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