How I Got Into UC Berkeley

I was a high school student from a suburban town named Sammamish in Washington state. This is the story of how I got into UC Berkeley.
Guides: Visiting Your Admitted Schools

For this trip, plan accordingly. Visiting your admitted schools is an important stage of your transition.
Underclass Update: 7 Tips for Time Management in High School

I recently offered to help my procrastination-prone younger brother edit his college applications. He brought his essays to me the night they were due, giving me his analysis of his own study skills: “I always do my assignments last-minute, and I’m doing fine,” which is ostensibly true — he’s a stellar high school student with impressive extracurriculars.Â
Inside Look at Stanford University

On your first visit to Stanford University, it can feel a bit like paradise. To learn more, let’s take an inside look at Stanford.
Guides: How to Get Summer Internships

In this article, we will review best practices on how to land summer internships.
Letters of Recommendation Explained

You’ve done everything to make yourself an attractive college applicant. But there’s one more piece: letters of recommendation.
UC Berkeley News: The Global Lives Project

On the UC Berkeley campus, you may see a screen that takes up the size of the wall. This is the latest Berkeley news, known as the Global Lives Project.
Junior Journey: Tips for Introverted Students

Were you a classic introvert? That’s why we’re bringing you tips for introverted students to help you succeed.
Williams College News Research in Monkey Behavior

Recently, an associate professor of Psychology, Nate Kornell, pioneered innovative research in primate behavior. Let’s hear the latest in Williams College news.