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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?

Volunteer Work for College Applications

Good news! If you're planning volunteer work for college, we have answers; read on.

How to Respond to Deferral via Letter of Continued Interest

There are things you can do to help your chances. One of these things is to write to the college in question with a letter of continued interest.

3 Reasons the Common App is Helpful for Students

If you're applying to college, chances are you've heard of the Common App. You may still have questions about it though; more specifically, you may be wondering what it is and why you would choose to use it to apply to college.

My Early Decision Application Was Deferred. Now What?

Instead of fretting over it for the next few months, take action. There are a few things you can do if your early decision application has been deferred.

Attending a University vs. a Liberal Arts College

One of the most direct ways to find distinctions between colleges is to consider if it's a university vs a liberal arts college.

Acceptance to Your Early Decision School! Now What?

There are still some things you need to do after you've received that magical acceptance in the early decision window. With that said, you're not completely done yet. There are still some things you need to do.

Early Decision: Difference Between Deferral and Denial

Not everyone receives good news. For example, what's the difference between deferral and denial? Let's dig a little deeper to find out.

What are Early Decision I and Early Decision II?

One of the more interesting trends to have emerged in the last decade or so is the Early Decision I and Early Decision II system.

What to Expect From a Great College Counselor

When you're seeking outside help then, it's important to be discerning about who you choose, and to know what to expect from a great college counselor.

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