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