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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?

International Student Enrollment on the Rise

Therefore, we think it's about time to discuss the trend of international student enrollment in US colleges.

Senior Year Course Load

With all these choices, how do you know what your senior year course load should look like?

How to Make Up for a Low GPA in College Applications

iI's not as difficult as it may seem. Let's discuss how to make up for a low GPA in college applications.

How Much Do College Rankings Matter?

It can be a great place to start your college search. But in the end, how much do college rankings really matter?

Different Kinds of Financial Aid

In this post, we outline the various different kinds of financial aid to help you understand what they are, how they differ, and how they might work for you.

Bay Area College Admission Counseling

Bay Area college admissions counseling is critical for students to address their questions and begin meeting their planning needs.Â

SAT Subject Tests: The Basics

In order to help you make the best decision, we'll review the SAT subject tests basics. With this information, you can make the best choice for you.

When Parents and Kids Disagree on Schools or Majors

Sometimes, parents and kids disagree about college in major ways. Kids and parents alike have a vision of what college will be like for the graduate.

How to Use College Counseling to Your Advantage

You're probably asking yourself how to use college counseling in order to make the most of it.

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