Grey Admissions Advising

Guides & Resources

A growing library of resources designed to make the college admissions process a little less mysterious.

How Highly Selective Colleges Evaluate Applicants

See what admissions officers are actually evaluating, why seemingly “perfect” applicants are sometimes denied, and how the pieces of an application work together.

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Building Your College List

How to Build a College List That Goes Beyond Rankings

Figure out what you actually want in a college and build a list around academic, social, and financial fit instead of somebody else’s ranking.

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Paying for College

Financial Aid Guide

Understand financial aid, scholarships, loans, and the numbers that matter before cost becomes an unpleasant surprise.

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