April 2014
Helping Hand College Guidance
Presents
The College Advisory Newsletter
UC Admission Decisions
All freshman applicants to the University of California should have received their admission decisions in March. Transfer students should receive their admission decisions by late April.
Today I attended the annual UC Counselor Conference for 2013 at UCLA where a wealth of information was presented. It was confirmed that the UC system continues to be highly competitive and selective. Here are some of the other highlights
Not every college offers admission interviews, but for those that give optional interviews, I always recommend scheduling an interview on campus if possible. This shows demonstrated interest and your interviewer can be a potentially valuable resource throughout the admissions process.
College Applications
Now that application season is here once again, it won’t be long before those deadlines approach. It is therefore appropriate that we understand the four different types of applications. They are Regular Decision, Early Decision, Early Action, and
College Planning
One of the most important tasks that juniors will undertake as they begin the college process is to form a balanced list of colleges in which to apply. What are the factors to consider when forming this list?
California Community College
to a University Campus
Last week I attended the Ensuring Transfer Success conference in Anaheim and thought that I would take this opportunity to pass along some basic information to keep in mind when planning to transfer