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How Long do College Admissions Take?

January 8, 2024

How long do college admissions take? It’s no secret that the college admissions process is a long and winding road. Most college-bound students (and their

The Demise of the SAT2 Subject Tests: Good News or Bad News for College Admission?

January 21, 2021

Hooray! The SAT2 Subject Tests are dead! But what does this news really mean for admission to highly selective colleges like the Ivy League? What will it mean for the colleges, for high schools, and for the College Board? A top college admission advisor prognosticates.

How to Get Great Teacher Recommendation Letters in the Weird World of Covid

December 10, 2020

How do you build a relationship with teachers when you never see them in person? Covid complicates the process of getting a great teacher letter of recommendation. Read these tips for how to manage the weird world of online school.

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The College Admissions Process and Covid-19–More Subjective Than Ever

September 21, 2020

How has college admissions changed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic? A college admissions expert reviews the new landscape.

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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.

College Admissions Planning for High School Juniors

August 20, 2024 / Jared Hobson

How should high school juniors begin preparing for college admissions? This article outlines what juniors can do to kickstart the college admissions process.

Cómo aplicar a universidades de EE. UU. desde Argentina en ocho simples pasos

July 3, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Descubre los mejores consejos de expertos nativos para postularte desde Argentina a universidades de EE. UU. ¡Sigue estos simples pasos para comenzar!

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Great College Advice Blog

How Long do College Admissions Take?

The Demise of the SAT2 Subject Tests: Good News or Bad News for College Admission?

How to Get Great Teacher Recommendation Letters in the Weird World of Covid

The College Admissions Process and Covid-19–More Subjective Than Ever

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

College Admissions Planning for High School Juniors

Cómo aplicar a universidades de EE. UU. desde Argentina en ocho simples pasos

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