DinaAug 14, 20213 minIn Defense of SAT/ACTRecently, the UCs decided to cancel ACT and SAT scores from college admissions. Although the report of the University Academic Committee...
DinaAug 7, 20212 minImportance of Your College MajorIn recent years, more than 80% of high school graduates had researched their field of choice before choosing their major in college. This...
DinaAug 7, 20212 minUnderstanding AP ExamsAs students receive their AP scores this July and August, it’s an opportune moment to discuss AP exams and understand them through the...
DinaAug 6, 20212 minHow to Create a College ListCollege lists can be extremely intimidating to create, and when we are unfamiliar with where to begin, we may feel paralyzed by plethora...
DinaJul 10, 20212 minThe Pandemic's Effect on College EnrollmentAccording to recent studies, data has shown a sharp decline in college enrollment due to the pandemic, with community colleges taking...
DinaJul 10, 20212 minThe Impact of the Big Test IndustryAs we’ve heard and read in the news these past few years, college have been demonstrating their support of the test optional movement,...
DinaJun 28, 20212 minQuestions to Ask on College ToursThe US News recently published a list of 50 questions to ask on a college visit: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/...
DinaJun 28, 20213 minNew Common App Prompt and How to Answer ItFor rising seniors applying to colleges this fall, there will be a slight change to the Common Application: one of the eight essay...
DinaJun 8, 20214 minHighest and Lowest Paying Majors - What Should You Choose?I remember when I was in high school, I told myself that my major doesn’t matter. As long as I’m happy studying what I’m studying, I’ll...
DinaJun 8, 20214 minEffects of Social Class on College AdmissionsThere’s no denying the fact that social class and family income have a non-zero effect on college admissions. We’ve heard and read...
DinaJun 6, 20212 minHow to Interpret Latest Study: Admissions Tests Discriminate against Low-Income and Minority StudentLast week, a new study found that “the SAT and ACT tests discriminate against low-income, minority and female students in college...
DinaMay 22, 20212 minTips for Class of 2022As we get ready for summer and another season of college application, here are some tips for the Class of 2022 that are both proven and...
DinaMay 15, 20211 minWhich AP Scores Do I Report?As we march on through AP test season, many questions arise, some more than others, especially during a second unfamiliar pandemic cycle....
DinaMay 7, 20213 minTop 10 Mistakes High School Students MakeBelieving Certain Years Don’t Count Students in California may have often heard of something called a UC GPA, which is calculated based...
DinaApr 23, 20213 minThe Value of a Four-Year College DegreeIn a recent Gallup survey (April 2021), studies show that many families are reconsidering the value of a traditional four-year college...
DinaApr 19, 20213 minWhat Juniors Can Do Right NowWhat Juniors Can Do Right Now As the Ivy League schools release their admissions decisions, we have unofficially come to the end of our...
DinaApr 9, 20216 minHow Asian Americans Can Stand Out Despite Admissions Bias?From 2000 to 2017, the Asian-American population nearly doubled from 10 million to 19 million. Within the same time period, the total...
DinaApr 6, 20212 minGrades vs. SAT scores… Which is a Better Predictor of College Success?In recent years, new research has supported the notion that a student’s GPA is a much better predictor of a student’s success in college...
DinaMar 26, 20212 minWhy Mills College Is Closing after 169 Years?Mills College in Oakland, California, is one of the few women’s colleges in California. On March 17, 2021, the institution announced that...
DinaMar 23, 20212 minClass of 2025: College Decisions Dates and What to Do AfterwardsThe below is a spreadsheet of dates you can expect to hear from each college regarding your application status: Rejected? Remember, these...