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Colleges want to feel that if they admit you, there’s a good chance you will accept their offer! They face a lot of pressure around what’s called “yield,” so admitting students who love them is important for business. That’s why … Continued
CSUMB is small (7634) public university located on the Central Coast, just 20 minutes south of Santa Cruz and 15 minutes north of Monterey. The campus was built on what was Fort Ord (United States Army), and they have taken … Continued
The New Year is a great time to begin dabbling in a new hobby or extracurricular activity, to develop your interests more fully as you enter 11th grade. No matter how you spend your time, this is what you need … Continued
You need to take the helm with college research–your education’s at stake! You’re the one going to college–not your parents. Take the initiative and become familiar with the colleges you might be interested in applying to. While your parents may … Continued
Are you a resident of California, or another state west of Montana? There are a group of schools that are well priced for California students that many people aren’t aware of! Take a look at WUE (pronounced “woo-eee”) schools and … Continued
Create a balanced list of colleges and universities during junior year. It’s important to start researching your options early. Look at the UC’s and Cal State U’s, plus other public and private schools–both in and out of state. Don’t apply … Continued
“What extracurricular activities will impress colleges the most?” That’s a question we hear frequently from students, and our answer is always the same: “Do what you love and make your mark.” That’s it, end of story! Colleges are interested in … Continued
We talked with admissions representatives from all 9 UC Campuses – here are some crystal clear tips they shared with us! Great Applications Take Time: Don’t rush them. Use Your HS Transcript: Enter classes and grades DIRECTLY onto application—they want … Continued
As students face more and more pressure to perform well while carrying a rigorous academic curriculum, it’s important to be creative when it comes to putting together your schedule. There is no reason for any student to be bound by … Continued
Students are generally under the impression that college essays matter most, so a lot of care is typically given to them. We’d agree – solid college essays are essential for strong applications! However, the Activities and Awards sections are really … Continued