Testing in a Test-Optional world. Should you take the SAT or ACT this year? Quick take: Take the tests if you can. Take them soon after...

(Need more help, check out my 4-part video lesson ) The November 30th deadline is fast approaching and you still haven’t finished writing...

In August 2021, the UC broadened what math courses will fill the requirements for high school students applying to the University of...

From National Public Radio Attention college-bound students: Do you want FREE federal money to help you pay for college? Friday, October...

The University of California ("UC") will no longer look at SAT and ACT scores for admissions or scholarships in any of its ten schools....

Accepted, Rejected, Waitlisted, Spring Start, Spring Abroad: so many possibilities. Now what? Decisions from colleges are coming out like...

When the pandemic disrupted school throughout California, the University of California ("UC") declared that it would accept Pass/Fail...

Check out this excellent podcast from NACAC. Not all students are ready to go to college right after high school. Is your child a late...

Hunh? That translates to: file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon as possible. Not sure what a FAFSA is, take a look...

Or Why you need to file a FAFSA College affordability is a parent’s number one concern. The FAFSA or the FREE Application for Federal...

As college application season heats up heading toward the inevitable application deadlines starting in October students are worried...

UPDATE: Upon appeal by the UC, the court has lifted the injunction. This leads to a mix of test-blind and test optional UCs. UC Berkeley,...

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

Wednesday, April 20, 2020 Updates: CSU also drops ACT and SAT test requirements for Fall 2020, and Spring 2021. UC agrees to give...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...