Your Guide to the UT Austin Application

Let’s dive into the application process! Read on for your guide to the UT Austin application.
Your Guide to the UCLA Application

Let’s take a closer look at applying to UCLA! Read on for your guide to the UCLA application.
What If I Can’t Visit a College?

Check out our tips for alternatives for a campus tour. These steps can help you get to know a school, even if you can’t visit the college itself.
UC Admissions 1 of 3: How the UC Evaluates Academics

Get the inside scoop on UC academics from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. Drawn from a Q&A session about the UC system, this will be a three-part series.
UC Admissions 2 of 3: How the UC Reads Extracurriculars

Get the inside scoop on UC extracurriculars from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. She’s seen UC admissions from all sides, including applications.
How to Make the Perfect Four-Year Plan for You

It’s officially August, and that means high school starts again in a matter of weeks. Before you let an overwhelming feeling of dread wash over you, just take a deep breath. With a little planning and foresight, your high school years can be both rewarding and fun…I promise. It’s time to figure out your perfect four-year plan!
Essay Scoop: How to Answer CalTech Essays

Want to know how to crack the CalTech essays and present your best self to the admissions committee? In this post, we’ll go through each prompt.
Find Your Extracurricular Focus in College Admissions

Students increasingly turn to extracurricular activities to differentiate themselves. Without extracurricular focus, that work goes to waste.
Why It’s OK to Enter College with an Undecided Major

Picking a major is a confusing decision for any student to make. It is even more confusing when you have no idea what you want to do. But an undecided major is okay!