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Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online

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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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Four Benefits of Online College Counseling

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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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High GPA or Hard Classes? Which Is Better?

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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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AP or IB? Which is Better for College Admission?

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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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Find a Good College Fit: Academics

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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.