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When planning your academic schedule, make sure your talents & interests are showcased to your greatest advantage. The level of “rigor” can directly affect your admission into college, so it’s important to be intentional about selecting classes that will help … Continued
Students are often under the false impression that because UC and CalState decisions are based on 10th and 11th grade classes, their 12th grade curriculum & performance is insignificant. We’ve seen students lighten their academic load senior year because they … Continued
Students are now getting many opportunities to interface with colleges from their own homes! Take advantage of tours and admissions events at campuses across the country. Check college websites to look for virtual events at schools your student is interested … Continued
What are you interested in? That’s the only question you need to answer. A well-researched summer experience is the way to go. Whatever you care about, take the summer to spend time with it. That’s how you find your passion! … 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
The College Board announced a bold move – they’ve redesigned, digitized & slimmed down the SAT. In the face of growing opposition to standardized testing, the College Board decided to take action. The PSAT will arrive in Fall 2023 while … Continued
Students and parents across the country are scratching their heads, trying to figure out what matters to colleges on applications when nothing in our world is normal. Since SAT/ACT testing is not readily available, and many extracurricular activities have been … Continued
High school juniors need to take the lead on the march to college by investigating & learning about all different colleges – after all, it’s your education at stake here. It’s your turn to be the head of the family … Continued