Freshman year at college can be a stressful time for many students. Living away from home, making new friends, and stepping up to academic challenges can be trying. For most college students it is just a matter of time before
For those college students that have made the personal decision to transfer colleges, whether it is because of a change in desired major or differing priorities, the personal statement will undoubtedly be one of the most important factors in making
Earlier this month the College Board, which owns the SAT Reasoning Test (formerly known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test), announced major changes to the test that will happen as of early 2016. The SAT is commonly used to determine college
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