On May 21, 2020, the University of California announced that “We are removing the ACT/SAT requirement for California students and develo...

I wish you and all of your family, friends, and acquaintances all the best. Stay well, and a swift recovery to those who are sick. For st...

Aka When Standardized Tests Aren’t Standard Last fall’s PSAT tests showed an unusual drop in scores. If your child took the PSAT for 10th...

You did your homework and fell in love with one particular school. You applied, wrote the essays, did the supplements. You poured your he...

Before you dive in, here are some facts. There are over 3,200 four-year non-profit colleges in the US. Of them, only about 50 are very hi...

November is here and University of California applications are due. (Nov. 30, 11:59 pm deadline. Pro tip: get them done before Thanksgivi...

The November 30th deadline is fast approaching and you still haven’t finished writing your personal insight responses for the University ...

The UC and CSU applications can be a little tricky to figure out. Here are some helpful tips and resources. When in doubt, call the help...

To apply or not to apply is that the question? No, you are going to apply, the real question is how to apply. There are three basic types...

What's new at the University of California campuses? I attended the 2019 annual college counselors conference put on by all nine of the U...

Raise.me Micro-scholarships Families should always be on the lookout for money or discounts to help pay for college. This is where Raise....

GPA is only one factor for college

The "right" college is out there

Congratulations you have made it through another school year. Now what? Enjoy some time off, relax, regroup. Spend some time not thinking...

Hey juniors, it's time to think about which teachers to ask for a letter of recommendation. Figure this out and inquire before the end of...

May 1 is almost here. May 1 formally known as "The National Candidates Reply Date” is the day deadline for students to respond and pick t...

You’ve been accepted. Can you afford to attend? This is a very difficult decision for many families. Financial aid awards can be tricky a...

Colleges come in a variety of sizes from tiny (30, Deep Springs College) to enormous (72,000 spread across the Arizona State University P...

The revelation that private college counselor William “Rick” Singer used bribery and fraud to secure places in highly selective colleges ...