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What Is Most Important to College Admissions?

As the world evolves, so too does the definition of an ideal university student. The entire landscape of the college admissions process...

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Depth is More Important than Breadth

Students hoping to get into elite universities often make the mistake of having a grab bag of extracurricular and summer activities,...

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Lessons from this year’s admissions results

It’s fair to say that 2024 was a brutal year for highly qualified students applying to elite colleges. Everyone knows a story of someone...

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Spring Checklist for College Applicants

Here are the actions you should be taking this spring to make sure you’re ready for college application season. By the end of the summer...

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How to use the Additional Information Section

You’ve revised your essay a hundred and ten times until it is a glittering gem. You’ve chased down recommenders, arranged and rearranged...

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How to prepare for your college interview

When you fill out your applications, you will encounter this question: do you want to have an interview? The interview is one more...

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How much does GPA Matter?

As you monitor your child’s academic progress, you know that the future applicant’s grades must be high, preferably a 4.0, a GPA that...

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The Glitch Myth

One persistent myth about the college admissions process is the infamous “glitch” that might affect the computerized filing of your...

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Make sure your UC PIQs stand out

The UC system takes fewer than 1 in 5 applicants, and for schools like Berkeley, and UCLA, it’s more like 1 in 20, so how do you make...

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Some Good and Bad News About Your Application

As deadlines approach, many students find themselves stressing over perfecting their common app personal statement. However, here's some...