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Category: Pre-Application

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.

5 Surprising Factors to Consider When Choosing A College

When choosing a college, you consider aspects such as location, cost, and educational resources. However, there are also a handful of surprising factors.

5 Reasons You May Want to Rethink Applying Early Decision

Applying early might not be the right direction for you. At the very least, we recommend you rethink applying early to be sure it's your smartest move.

Applying to College As An Asian Student

Applying to college as an Asian student may present certain obstacles, but there are opportunities to stand out as well.

Applying to College Early? Early Action vs. Early Decision

Does applying to college early sound good to you? Let's discuss the nuances of each option.

What Comes After You Got Into College?

So many students tend to forget about the "going to college" part. Let's talk about what you can work on after you know you got into college!

College Admission Trends in 2019

As we begin to wind up the 2018-19 college admission cycle, our seniors anxiously await their college application outcomes. Meanwhile, we have begun to think ahead to the next cycle of college admissions. Each year the National Association for College Admission CounselingÂ (NACAC) produces an insightful report on the State of College Admission. Let's dig into the college admission trends we observe in 2019.

How to Overcome College Rejection

It's important to arm yourself with stats to overcome college rejection. Additionally, some realistic inspiration will help you on your way.

When Applying Early to College Can Pay Off

The college admission code isn't a code that can be cracked easily. There are no hard and fast rules that apply for all colleges and the selection criteria aren't entirely objective. But data can provide us with some clues into admission chances.