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Category: Pre-Application

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.

UC Admissions 1 of 3: How the UC Evaluates Academics

Get the inside scoop on UC academics from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. Drawn from a Q&A session about the UC system, this will be a three-part series.

UC Admissions 2 of 3: How the UC Reads Extracurriculars

Get the inside scoop on UC extracurriculars from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. She's seen UC admissions from all sides, including applications.

Should I Apply Early Action?

Submit your application early, and you'll get the result early, too. So, should you apply early action?

Free College? It’s More Likely Than You Might Think

For most students, college is expensive.Â Each year, the costs of attending rise, and show no signs of slowing. Between tuition, textbooks, lab materials, and room and board—”the path to a diploma exacts a large price. Yet degrees remain highly in demand. Families are asking: how can we afford it?Â

Double-Blind Matching Process: the Future of Admissions?

How does this help? And what do I need to know about a double-blind matching process for the future of college admissions?

Yield Rate and Admissions Trends in the Ivy League

That information is valuable; so here, we will discuss yield rate and admissions trends for top schools in the US.

How to Handle College Apps Crunch Time

It's college apps crunch time! Deadlines that could determine the rest of your life are right around the corner.

Financial Aid for International College Applicants

If you seek financial aid as an international college applicant, it may seem like you have no good options. Don't give up!