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...
The Spectrum of Colleges for Kids on the Spectrum
Sending your child off to college is a daunting task for most parents. If you have a kid on the autism spectrum, you may have even more...
One Very Cool Thing You Don't Know About Hampshire College
Many colleges have taken the first step toward freedom from the use of standardized tests. Test Optional schools do not require SAT or...
So Much for a Liberal Arts Degree
While we find ourselves constantly telling parents about the benefits of a liberal arts education, we know that there are those who still...
The Class of 2017's Standardized Testing Dilemma
Normally, college admissions season begins in the spring semester of 11th grade. But next year’s juniors are in a unique situation,...
What To Do if You're Wait Listed
The decisions are in, and students now know where they’ll be going to college. Unless they’ve been wait listed*, in which case, they’re...
Cool Programs at Schools You Know Nothing About
It's amazing how many non-traditional programs colleges are offering, if you only know where to look. Here are just a few: St. John's...
What Juniors Should Be Doing Right Now
If you're a high school junior, you have no time to read this post! You should be immersed in the college admissions activities listed...
The Perfect Field Trip for Freshmen and Sophomores
Long before it's time for them to make any decisions about college, take your 9th or 10th grader to a few college fairs. The fact that...
Colleges Want You To Like Them...To Really, Really Like Them
Colleges, of course, have a vested interest in selecting from their applicants students who will succeed at their schools. But they also...
How To Prepare For College Every Year Of High School
Effective college preparation requires that students and parents complete a number of tasks during each of the four years of high school....
Have a Plan, Not A Panic Attack
The present-day college admissions process has become a highly angst-ridden affair. We get it. However, the best way we know of to...
Fall To-Do List For College-Bound Seniors
Students are heading back to school in the next few weeks. If you’re a college-bound high school senior (or the parent of one), fasten...
Going Out of State Doesn't Have to Break the Bank
If you live in California, you know the benefits of attending one of the colleges in the UC or Cal State systems. They provide high...
How To Choose A Major...Or Not
To declare or not to declare… that is the question. One of the most common questions students have as they fill out their applications is...
You Are Not Your GPA
If you listen to the media hype, you might think that a high school student with less than straight A’s has no chance of getting into a...
