Changes in Test Requirements for College Admissions: What You Need to Know
The landscape of college admissions has shifted significantly, especially regarding test requirements. This blog post dives deep into the current state of college admission test requirements. We’ll explore the motivations behind reintroducing standardized tests and examine the alternatives some institutions offer. Understanding these trends can help students navigate their college application journey more effectively and […]
How to Stay Motivated as a Student: Checking in on Your Well-Being
Are you having trouble feeling motivated enough to finish out the school year? If so, you may need to examine your overall well-being. Here’s how to do a mid-semester wellness check-in: Wellness for Students Wellness is not taught to students, so many times we feel like we are only surviving from semester to semester. […]
The Ultimate Guide to the UC Application
Charlie Nguyen/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 Read time: ~ 6 minutes Navigating the University of California (UC) system can seem daunting to those who have not grown up in the Golden State with the presence of the 9 behemoth schools serving as a hallmark of educational culture. However, these schools are largely recognized as the go-to […]
How to Leverage the GAP Year to Get Into Your Top Choice College!
Read Time: 7 minutes A few days ago, a concerned mom called us asking about options for her son since he had a poor GPA, low SAT, no volunteer experience, and NO idea what he wanted to study in College. Basically, the student was lost and needed an option that wasn’t community college. We […]
FOR PARENTS: 5 guidelines on how to be the BEST advocate for your child during the College Admissions Process!
Reading Time: 7 minutes – Parents, are you facing these challenge? If so, this is FOR YOU! You and your child have conflicting ideas regarding colleges, ideal locations, and majors Your child cannot make a decision on what college to attend Your child is considering colleges that are far too expensive Your child has […]
