UC Berkeley: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

With every step that I took, thoughts came gushing through. I was traveling to UC Berkeley to study Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Senior Strategies: Load Up on AP Tests Senior Year?

A common dilemma that each high school senior faces around this time of the year is the final AP testing season. How many AP tests for senior year?
Senior Strategies: Emails You Write When Applying to College

What follows here is a list of 3 emails you will likely need to write during this college admissions process.
10 Tips STEM Majors Should Know, from a Stanford Student

As a sophomore at Stanford, I’ve met my fair share STEM-oriented students. In fact, at Stanford, it feels like everywhere you turn, you bump into another STEM student (a.k.a. “techy”).
Underclassmen Updates: Make the Most of Sophomore Year

Though it may seem early, as an underclassman, you can prepare yourself for college early on and still make the most of your sophomore year.Â
Why Building Character is Important for College Acceptance

It’s easy to get caught up in increasing your “status” as a student. How do you get that extra 10 points on your in-class exam?
Tested: 10 Useful Apps for College Students

As you prepare for college, you might want to check out some of the great apps available to make your life easier. I’ve pulled together apps to improve note taking, studying, scheduling, personal safety, and getting around your college town. Most of these are great for high schoolers as well. What are my picks?
Ivy League Alumni Interviews

These Ivy League Alumni Interviews may seem of marginal value to an applicant, but they’re actually extremely useful.Â
Senior Strategies: Life After Applications

There are still a few ways for applicants to better prepare themselves for potential scenarios down the road. Let’s talk about life after applications.