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UC Application Tips: How to Prepare for When the Portal Opens

UC application tips to stay ahead: Learn key steps, tasks, and timelines to prepare before the UC portal opens on August 1. Don’t wait!

What are the Best Engineering Colleges in the U.S.?

If you are debating which engineering college to go to, consider these tips to help you pick the best one for you.

25 Best Business Schools For Undergraduates (2025 Edition)

Looking to major in business for your undergraduate degree? Here are the top business schools for undergrads in the United States!

How to Compare Colleges After Visiting or Touring

Done with your college visits? What’s next? Learn how to effectively compare college options after your visit and make the best decision for you.

How I Got Accepted to Wake Forest University

I was destined to go to Wake Forest. In this article, I'll share my story of being accepted to Wake Forest.

How Important Are Extracurricular Activities In College Apps?

Many students ask us how important extracurricular activities are in the college apps process. Let's break that down.

The Most Overhyped Component of College Admissions

There are plenty of components that deserve your focused attention. In our view, this is probably the most overhyped entry in college admissions.

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.

Plan Your High School Curriculum for College Acceptance

This article discusses how to best plan out your high school curriculum for college acceptance later down the road.

How Does My GPA Affect College Admissions?

One of the most common questions we get asked every year by high school students revolves around course selection. Often students ask how many Advanced Placement (AP) courses they should take, if they should pursue college courses outside of school, or if they should pursue an International Baccalaureate (IB) program.Â

How to Put the “Student” in Student Athlete

Being a student athlete in high school is hard because you have to balance school work with crazy practice times. It's easy to say "well I like soccer more than calculus, so I'll spend more time on soccer" or "my basketball skills are more likely to get me into a top university than my grades." What a lot of students forget is that it's a lot easier to be a college athlete if you're also a good student.

Which College Major Will Increase Admission Chances?

Which major should I choose to increase my chances of admission? Will college major chances differ between students? I'd like to major in bioengineering at this college. Can you tell me what the admission rates are compared to other programs? I may apply to another if my chances decline in choosing this program.

How Do Splitter Candidates Work in College Admissions?

Splitter candidates are those that either have a high GPA and low SAT/ACT or vice versa. How do these candidates succeed in college admissions?

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