I have compiled the following list laying the college application timeline including activities high school students should be pursuing during each grade level to build up their academic, extra-curricular, and leadership backgrounds to develop a competitive background in order to be admitted to a top tiered university. College Application Timeline Grade 9: The GPA is […]
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The College Application Process
This article will help high school seniors to understand the various types of applications and respective requirements of each application for the upcoming application season. There are several main types of applications: UC application: This application is shared by all 10 UC campuses, with 4 required essays (350-word limit each essay), and no letters of required […]
High School Junior Timeline for College Applications
Here are important steps to take if you are currently a high school junior about to apply to college next year. These tips are useful to keep in mind for students in grades 9 and 10 as well. Students tend to procrastinate or do not take these college admission variables seriously until grade 11, therefore, […]
Taking Community College Classes While in High School
There are two reasons why high school students should take community college classes during their high school years. The first reason is to boost the GPA for every A earned in a college course. One college course in any particular term equates to one year of high school credit (10 credits). Many high schools will […]
Important College Admission Expectations for Fall, 2021
College Admission Expecations The COVID pandemic has shifted the college admission expectations for the graduating class of 2021 and 2022. As the direct result of shelter in place, many SAT dates have been canceled, club activities are limited to online participation, and in-person volunteer opportunities are scarce. A recent survey of over 100 university Deans […]
SAT Requirements for the Class of 2021
The vast majority of universities have made the SAT I optional for the graduating class of 2021 due to the vast numbers of tests cancellations during this pandemic. There was only one university, the university of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne that came across my research recommending the SAT I . In previous years, the SAT II […]
The 30 Top College Application Deadlines
High school seniors and parents are overwhelmed with the college admissions process in the Fall term. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to understand the college application deadlines of private and public universities and to get started in a timely manner. 5 Reasons to Start Your College Applications Early Less stress during the […]
Essay Writing Tips: Learn How to Write a Proper Essay in 5 Easy Steps
Essay Writing Tips for SAT, GRE, and More A variety of college courses and timed essay writing exams such as the SAT, GRE, CSU WST and LSAT will require an essay writing component that is usually persuasive or argumentative in nature. Presented here are essay writing tips for your high school or college class or […]
Comprehensive List of Average Salary with College Degree
Investing in a College Degree What should current and upcoming college students do to position themselves for a stable and good paying career in the future? Should students gain admission into a college with lower tuition to save money? Should students drop out of college and accept any job offered to them? Is it possible […]
Three Tips for Students to Achieve College Success and Long-term Success
Many students dread college because they see it as only a means to help them achieve a future career, and therefore they will not see an immediate return in their investment at the present time. Other concerns for many college students are that many do not know what they should major in, what four-year university […]