How to Know if a Student on the Spectrum is Ready for College
Colleges and universities have begun to accept that students on the spectrum have much to offer and that's a huge leap forward for our...
College Advice for Digital Natives
For parents, understanding technology and modern communication is like learning a second language. We get as fluent as we can, but...
The Six-Year Four-Year Degree
A mere 40% of undergraduates actually graduate in four years. And only 60% do so in six. While there are myriad reasons for the...
Organizational Tips for Busy Seniors
Seniors are in the thick of it. Most Early Action and Early Decision deadlines are a heartbeat away. UC and CSU applications need to be...
The Object Is Not Getting In, But Getting Out
For parents and students alike, the college admissions process often brings to the surface deep-seated existential anxiety. The fear...
To Add or Not to Add? That is the Question.
At the end of the Common App, the UC application, and others, there’s an opportunity to add some additional information about yourself. ...
How the University of California Evaluates Applicants
What are they looking for? Freshman applicants to the University of California are evaluated based on 14 characteristics. Importantly,...
Topics to Avoid in the Personal Statement
We’re all for being positive, but in this case, we feel the need to give you a few don’t’s. Certain topics, for various reasons, are...
UC Streamlines Transfer Process
In an attempt to simplify the transfer process, the University of California has introduced Transfer Pathways, an "academic roadmap" for...
6 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Sarah Lawrence
Founded in 1926, Sarah Lawrence is a co-ed, liberal arts college with 1,670 students. Some interesting things about the way they serve...
