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International Applicants: Visiting Colleges in the U.S.

March 25, 2010

How do you find out more about a college or university if you live in another country? There are several ways to “visit” a school without actually leaving your home!

International Applicants: What Type of Institution is a Good Fit for You?

March 24, 2010

One of the most important steps in the college application process is determining what type of school is a good fit for you. This post will describe the different types of educational institutions that are available in the American higher education system.

Coming to America: Study in the USA

February 2, 2010

Resources for International Students

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Common App Essay Prompt #5: Personal Growth

October 2, 2024 / Jared Hobson

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

Tips for Prompt #3 of the Common App Essay: Questioning or Challenging a Belief or Idea

September 25, 2024 / Jared Hobson

How do your beliefs and ideas shape who you are as a person? The Common App essay prompt #3 focuses on how those beliefs or ideas being challenged can reveal

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Don’t Be Afraid of (The Failure) Prompt #2 of the Common App Essay

September 21, 2024 / Jamie Berger

Great College Advice's Jamie Berger discusses Prompt #2 of the Common App essay, the failure prompt.

Essay Tips for Prompt #1 of the Common App: Sharing Your Story of What Makes You Unique

September 11, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Writing your Common App essay about your background, identity, interest, or talent is a great way to stand out from the crowd–if you zero in on what the essay prompt

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Common App Essay: Choose Your Own Topic

September 5, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Not sure what to write about for your Common App college essay? Do not fear. You can write about virtually anything – as long as your essay contains fundamental elements.

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Tips for the Common App Essay Prompts

August 27, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Are you having a difficult time getting started on your Common App personal essay? Here are some tips from Great College Advice.

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International Applicants: Visiting Colleges in the U.S.

International Applicants: What Type of Institution is a Good Fit for You?

Coming to America: Study in the USA

Common App Essay Prompt #5: Personal Growth

Tips for Prompt #3 of the Common App Essay: Questioning or Challenging a Belief or Idea

Don’t Be Afraid of (The Failure) Prompt #2 of the Common App Essay

Essay Tips for Prompt #1 of the Common App: Sharing Your Story of What Makes You Unique

Common App Essay: Choose Your Own Topic

Tips for the Common App Essay Prompts

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