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Here you can find guided instructions, tips and advice on college admissions, planning, preparation, transition and college life style. Also, a comprehensive, personalized college admissions counseling list of services to local students, around the country, and around the world. Learn what standarized test to take for the college of your choice, how to apply, essay preparation and more.

  • Cómo aplicar a universidades de EE. UU. desde Argentina en ocho simples pasos
    by Jared Hobson on July 3, 2024 at 6:26 pm

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

  • How to Apply to U.S. Universities from Argentina in Eight Simple Steps
    by Jared Hobson on June 24, 2024 at 8:59 pm

    Learn the easiest way to apply to U.S. universities from Argentina.

  • Key Steps to Applying to American Universities from Chile
    by Jared Hobson on June 7, 2024 at 3:45 pm

    Discover the essential steps and best-kept secrets for applying to U.S. universities from Chile. Expert advice for a successful application

  • Pasos clave para postularse a universidades estadounidenses desde Chile
    by Jared Hobson on June 4, 2024 at 4:56 pm

    Ya sea que tu hijo elija estudiar una maestría o licenciatura que no es común en tu país de origen o que simplemente quiera vivir una experiencia enriquecedora en el extranjero, desde Great College Advice queremos ayudarte. En este artículo te presentamos los pasos clave para postularse a universidades estadounidenses desde Chile. (Read in English)

  • When to Hire a College Counselor
    by Jared Hobson on May 23, 2024 at 7:31 pm

    When to hire a college counselor: four groups of students who will benefit the most As the college admissions process continues to become more complex and more competitive, more and more high school students and families are turning to private college counselors for support and guidance. If your child is planning to go through the

  • Letters of Recommendation for Ivy League Schools
    by Jared Hobson on May 17, 2024 at 7:02 pm

    Do students need letters of recommendation for Ivy League Schools? In short, yes! For high-achieving, ambitious high school students, the college admissions process can be very stressful. Top-tier colleges and universities often have more requirements than their less selective counterparts. For many students, one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the process is getting good

  • Four Benefits of Online College Counseling
    by Jared Hobson on May 11, 2024 at 8:19 pm

    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. Online college counseling can be a great way to squeeze the arduous process of planning for

  • AP Scores and College Admissions
    by Jared Hobson on May 6, 2024 at 9:43 pm

    Do AP Scores Matter for College Admissions? When it comes to navigating high school and preparing for college, there are a million decisions you have to make, including your approach to AP scores. As you probably know, the AP in AP scores stands for ‘advanced placement.’ It should be no surprise, then, that AP courses

  • An internship for my college application
    by Jared Hobson on May 1, 2024 at 7:38 pm

    Do I need an internship for my college application?  We get questions all the time: do I need an internship for my college application? It’s time to talk frankly about whether internships really are vital for our kids. And my basic answer? They are not at all vital. A good high school internship could be

  • Cómo postularse a universidades de EE. UU. desde México: una guía básica
    by Jared Hobson on May 1, 2024 at 8:26 am

    Cada año, miles de estudiantes mexicanos eligen estudiar en el extranjero. Para aquellos interesados en cursar una licenciatura o maestría, los Estados Unidos de América son una excelente opción. Con tantas universidades increíbles, siempre existirá el entorno educativo adecuado para satisfacer las aspiraciones y necesidades únicas de su hijo. Sin embargo, postularse a estos programas