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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?

College Application Timeline: Planning Ahead

For many students, the sheer volume of work to be done throughout the "college application process" seems incredibly daunting. In this post, we will provide a rough roadmap of when you might want to aim to have certain portions of the applications completed.

Six College Application Mistakes to Avoid

Sometimes students are so focused on the substance of their application that they overlook simple things that have just as much of an effect on their odds of admission. Proofreading and time management are important in college, and if your application doesn't highlight these traits, then it might not matter how great your application makes you seem otherwise.

Senior Year: Your Dream College Application Timeline

Looking for a ready-made dream college application timeline? Senior year is exciting and filled with lots of activities, but not the time to slack off.

Dealing with Application Stress

With application season about to be in full swing, it's not uncommon for students develop the so-called "application stress" that persists throughout the majority of first semester of senior year.

What NOT to Include in Your College Application

In this article, we review the type of material you do not want to include in your college application.

School Scoop: Public or Private High School?

Curious about what path will set your student up for the most success in college? Should we choose public or private high school?

Public vs. Private School: Which One Is Right For Me?

In this article, we want to dispel the myths of private vs. public school, the challenges at each, and the benefits of going to each.

Student Perspective: Public or Private College?

Choosing where you want to spend your next four years? One of the most important questions you might face is whether to opt for public or private college.

Public vs Private Colleges: 4 Myths That Are (Kinda) True

Throughout college admissions history, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the relative merits of public vs. private colleges.

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