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UCLA acceptance rate Class of 2030: a record applicant pool leans toward a lower admit rate

Boston University acceptance rate Class of 2030

100 Best Common App Activities Examples

Let’s jumpstart your brainstorming session with 100 of the best Common App activities examples.

Which AP Classes Actually Help with College Admissions

Junior Journeys: How Many Times Should You Take the SAT?

Taking the SAT exam can be a self-esteem crushing, nerve-wracking part of the college admissions process.

Guides: Tips to Improve Study Habits

Studying can be a pain, especially if you don't know the right way to do it! Instead, let's review how you can improve your study habits for good.

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.

How to Plan College Visits for Spring Break

Spring break is around the corner and a lot of high school juniors are planning on their college visits over this period. In fact, it is highly suggested by school advisors and admission officers that students use college visits as part of their preparation for application. How can you maximize your college visits?Â

Guides: Visiting Your Admitted Schools

For this trip, plan accordingly. Visiting your admitted schools is an important stage of your transition.

Senior Strategies: Emails You Write When Applying to College

What follows here is a list of 3 emails you will likely need to write during this college admissions process.

10 Tips STEM Majors Should Know, from a Stanford Student

As a sophomore at Stanford, I've met my fair share STEM-oriented students. In fact, at Stanford, it feels like everywhere you turn, you bump into another STEM student (a.k.a. "techy").

Why Building Character is Important for College Acceptance

It's easy to get caught up in increasing your "status" as a student. How do you get that extra 10 points on your in-class exam?

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

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