Choosing a Major at a UC School

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Learn how to choose a major at a UC school! Discover strategies for exploring interests, campus resources, career alignment, and flexible study options.

Back-to-School Advice: How Many AP Classes Are Enough?

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One of the most common topics students ask about is their AP course load. For many students, AP classes are a badge of honor. “How many AP’s are you taking? Which ones? What scores did you get” Questions like these abound before every school year, and after it ends for summer. Similar pressure to achieve surrounds IB and Honors courses. This leaves students and parents to wonder, how many AP classes are enough to be accepted to a good college? For some, the question is: will it ever be enough?

Senior Year: High School vs. College

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The difference between being a senior in high school versus college is like night and day. Learn about the differences and what to expect from each year.