What is Holistic Review?
When colleges review applications, they are trying to answer two questions: Will this student be successful here? What intellectual and...
Standardized Testing is Alive and Well...Sort Of
After so many cancellations of test dates, along with announcements by colleges that they are going test optional because of the Covid...
How to Craft a College List
When it comes to creating a college list, we take the long view. College admissions success, to us, is not just about getting accepted....
how Did You Spend Your Summer Vacation?
It's a question that appears on many college applications. Summer offers students an abundance of free time. How you decide to use that...
Free Money and Where to Find it
Since it doesn’t look as if college will be getting cheaper anytime soon, you’ll want to devote some time to seeking out sources of money...
It's Not Too Late to Apply
In a normal year, the UC and Cal State applications are due at the end of November and many other schools have regular decision deadlines...
Don't Forget the Portals!
Have you investigated your Portals? No, we’re not talking about entryways to galaxies far far away. We’re talking about the websites that...
December/January To-Do List for Juniors
Think about why you want to go to college and your goals when you get there To prepare for a particular career? Satisfy your intellectual...
After the FAFSA
You’re done with your FAFSA! Congratulations. But wait, there’s more! By now, seniors should have submitted their FAFSA. If you haven’t...
What You Need to Know About General Education
General Education Requirements…. You’ve heard of them, you know you have to satisfy them, but what exactly are they? Most four-year...
