Wednesday, April 20, 2020 Updates: CSU also drops ACT and SAT test requirements for Fall 2020, and Spring 2021. UC agrees to give...

I wish you and all of your family, friends, and acquaintances all the best. Stay well, and a swift recovery to those who are sick. For...

Aka When Standardized Tests Aren’t Standard Last fall’s PSAT tests showed an unusual drop in scores. If your child took the PSAT for 10th...

You did your homework and fell in love with one particular school. You applied, wrote the essays, did the supplements. You poured your...

Before you dive in, here are some facts. There are over 3,200 four-year non-profit colleges in the US. Of them, only about 50 are very...

November is here and University of California applications are due. (Nov. 30, 11:59 pm deadline. Pro tip: get them done before...

The UC and CSU applications can be a little tricky to figure out. Here are some helpful tips and resources. When in doubt, call the help...

To apply or not to apply is that the question? No, you are going to apply, the real question is how to apply. There are three basic types...

What's new at the University of California campuses? I attended the 2019 annual college counselors conference put on by all nine of the...

Raise.me Micro-scholarships Families should always be on the lookout for money or discounts to help pay for college. This is where...

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The "right" college is out there

Congratulations you have made it through another school year. Now what? Enjoy some time off, relax, regroup. Spend some time not thinking...

Hey juniors, it's time to think about which teachers to ask for a letter of recommendation. Figure this out and inquire before the end of...

May 1 is almost here. May 1 formally known as "The National Candidates Reply Date” is the day deadline for students to respond and pick...

You’ve been accepted. Can you afford to attend? This is a very difficult decision for many families. Financial aid awards can be tricky...

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The revelation that private college counselor William “Rick” Singer used bribery and fraud to secure places in highly selective colleges...

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Everyone wants help paying for college. So what's out there? Many of the best scholarships are those given by the schools themselves, see...