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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?

Where’s the Funny Bone in a College Essay?

Let's break down the different approaches to a funny college essay that still hits the mark.

3 College Admissions Trends to Look For in 2017

Here are three college admissions trends to look for as you start applying to colleges this year.

The Biggest Myth in College Admissions

So let's explore what some call the biggest myth in college admissions, the data behind it, and the truth.

Acing Your College Admissions Interview

Read on for tips and tricks to ensure that your next college admissions interview is a success

How to Get Into Your College of Choice

With the volume of college applications increasing, the chances of being selected by your college of choice feel steep.

Staying on Schedule for College Applications

All dreaded tasks are put off until the last possible second. Let's stay on schedule for college applications to avoid all that unnecessary stress!

Leadership: What Admissions Officers Really Want to See

What do admissions officers really want to see? What communicates leadership most?

How Much Time Should I Spend on College Applications?

We believe students and parents should spend as much time as they need on the college admissions process. Below we will outline why that works.

6 Items to Strengthen Your Letters of Recommendation

In this article, students will find six items they can compose to improve their letters of recommendation (LORs) for college applications.

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