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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!

The SAT and the ACT: Behind the Acronyms

Let's take a look at what history lies behind the acronyms.

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!

Everything You Need to Know About Financial Aid: Part 2

Financial Aid is an often misunderstood topic when it comes to college admissions. Here are some common mistakes I have found people making.

Writing a Successful Essay for Columbia

Below are specific questions for your essay for Columbia undergraduate applicants for 2018. Let's break these down,

Essay Scoop: Cornell University Essays

Let's discuss how to answer your Cornell University essays for the college application.

Understanding Cornell’s New Technology Campus

It is easy to see why they made this move for Cornell's new technology campus. Let's take a closer look.

How to Build a College List (Part 1: the Safety School)

Applicants may even come to realize that some programs at their safety school are even more interesting and more relevant to them than those at their match or reach schools.

Tracking College Admissions Deadlines

Tracking college admissions deadlines can be a daunting task and quite overwhelming.

College Application Platforms

Incoming seniors should be aware of these four different types of online college application platforms. Let's take a quick tour.

Everything You Need to Know About Financial Aid: Part I

If you are going to college soon and you will need financial aid, you will need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA).

How Central are Letters of Recommendation to Admissions?

How important are letters of recommendation to admissions officers after all? In this article, we'll see how critical letters of recommendations are in the process.

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