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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!

Carnegie Mellon Acceptance Rate: How Hard Is It to Get In?

What is driving Carnegie Mellon’s shrinking acceptance rate — and more importantly, what does this mean for today’s high school students?

Interesting College Majors Part 3: Social Justice Majors

In this article, we examine options under the umbrella of social justice majors.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer University of Michigan Essays

If you are interested in gaining insight for the University of Michigan essays, you've come to the right place.

Everything You Need to Know: Student Aid Report (SAR)

Your college experience can be influenced by financial factors. That's where your student aid report, or SAR, comes into play.

Interesting College Majors Part 2: Environmental Engineering

Next on our list is the fascinating academic world of environmental engineering.

Interesting College Majors Part 1: Food Sciences

We hope these articles encourage you to explore your options.Â First up, let's dive into the world of food sciences as a field of study in college!

What Is a Likely Letter From a College?

A likely letter tends to arrive in late February or early March, which means yours might show up any day now.

Small West Coast Colleges You Should Know About

When most people think of west coast colleges, they think of the major public and private universities. However, these small west coast colleges you should know about all have a number of factors in common that make them both small and great. First, all of them have less than 4,000 students enrolled.Â

Making the Most of a College Fair

College fairs are a great way to start your college search. You can gain a lot of information about a number of colleges in a short amount of time. However, college fairs can also overwhelm students, so it helps to have an idea of what making the most of a college fair means. Following these six simple guidelines will help you do well at a college fair.

7 Great Questions to Ask on College Visits

Many prospective students don't realize that they will want to ask prepared questions while they are visiting. Here are some questions to ask on college visits, and why we recommend them.

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