Seniors Archives - Navigatio College Consulting

23 Jul 2026

Which Students Are a Good Fit to Study Abroad as a Freshman???

by Navigatio | posted in: Academic Planning, College Review, Freshmen, Juniors, Navigatio News, Navigatio on the Road, Parent Corner, Seniors, Sophomores, The College Search | 0

We’ve witnessed a surge of students wanting to spend their entire college education in another country, so we thought we’d talk about what that experience involves and what type of student would be a good fit to take that type … Continued

30 Apr 2026

WUE: A Price Point Worth Paying Attention To!

by Navigatio | posted in: Financial Aid, Juniors, Navigatio on the Road, Parent Corner, Seniors, The College Search | 0

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

30 Apr 2026

Get Busy Touring Colleges From Your Own Home!

by Navigatio | posted in: Covid-19, Juniors, Parent Corner, Seniors, Sophomores, The College Search, UCs, Virtual College Tours | 0

Technology has made it possible for students to tour more colleges than ever before which has helped make access to college campuses quite equitable. There are also many opportunities to interface with colleges from home. Take advantage of tours and … Continued

1 Apr 2026

Take Advantage of Online Classes!

by Navigatio | posted in: Academic Planning, CSUs, Freshmen, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores, UCs | 0

As students face more and more pressure to perform well academically, 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 their own high school’s academic … Continued

24 Feb 2026

Juniors: How to Get the Best Letters of Recommendation!

by Navigatio | posted in: Academic Planning, Juniors, Navigatio News, Seniors | 0

Colleges want to know how you participated in the classroom. What better way to reveal academic efforts than by asking those who have personally seen your work? Teachers are key references as they’re familiar with your work ethic and can … Continued

13 Jan 2026

12th Grade Matters!

by Navigatio | posted in: Academic Planning, CSUs, Juniors, Seniors, UCs | 0

Students are often under the false impression that because UC and CalState decisions are based on 10th and 11th grade classes, that 12th grade curriculum & performance is insignificant. We’ve seen students lighten their academic load senior year, thinking it … Continued

30 Oct 2025

Seniors: Double-Check ALL Applications for Accuracy!

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Getting something simple like your social security number wrong can hold up your application for weeks while other students are being reviewed. Don’t let your many years of hard work go to waste because of a simple application error. Make … Continued

23 Sep 2025

Tips for UC Applications!

by Navigatio | posted in: Academic Planning, Covid-19, Seniors, UCs | 0

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

23 Sep 2025

UC Applications – Tips for Activities & Awards Sections!

by Navigatio | posted in: Extracurricular Planning, Juniors, Seniors, UCs | 0

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! But that’s not the only important writing – … Continued

27 Aug 2025

How to Effectively Search for Scholarships

by Navigatio | posted in: Juniors, Parent Corner, Scholarships, Seniors, Sophomores | 0

Looking for scholarship money can be time-consuming, but it’s worth the effort if you are able to get some funding! Most people scratch their heads and wonder how to even find sources of funding for their child’s education. First of … Continued