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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online It’s no secret that the college admissions process is long and mind-bogglingly complicated. In today’s digital world, one great option is working with a college prep advisor online. How does online college counseling work?

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AUGUST 3, 2023

A prospective client emailed me yesterday with a question that is regularly asked of me when I give presentations on college admission. Do colleges find one more impressive over the other? The college prep experts at Great College Advice have loads of experience in guiding students in this big decision.

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MAY 11, 2024

Four Benefits of Online College Counseling It’s no secret that the college admissions process can be confusing, stressful, and expensive. With all the variables out there, it’s no wonder that more and more people are seeking online college counseling. And that’s all before you throw in college prep on top!

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MAY 11, 2024

Four Benefits of Online College Counseling It’s no secret that the college admissions process can be confusing, stressful, and expensive. With all the variables out there, it’s no wonder that more and more people are seeking online college counseling. And that’s all before you throw in college prep on top!

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JUNE 24, 2023

But that does not mean that a “B” in an honors course is the equivalent of an “A” in a regular college prep course. Well, to be honest, that’s where a good educational consultant can help clarify the variables. The fact is, you cannot hoodwink an admissions officer into seeing only a higher GPA.

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JUNE 24, 2023

College Fit: Level of Academic Challenge High schools tend to offer various levels of a course (college prep, honors, AP) to provide various levels of academic challenge to different sorts of students. Some prefer to take courses that challenge them intellectually at the top of their game.

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