By Gena Sands, M.A., M.Ed. The day has arrived, you are graduating. Finally all of the hard work is over: the long nights studying for finals or writing a research paper. You have completed this big step in your life…...
By Cheryl Leung, Ph.D. With all the information readily available on college websites and brochures, you might wonder if a campus visit is necessary. In my opinion, if possible, you should always visit the colleges you are interested to attend,…...
By Katie Matlock, M.Ed. Reaching the end of your junior year of high school should feel like a huge accomplishment. You’ve finished all of the classes that colleges like UCLA and UC Berkeley are going to consider for admission. You’ve…...
By Katie Matlock, M.Ed. Aside from ensuring that a student applies to schools where he would be a good fit socially and academically, it is my job to ensure that he applies to schools that he will get into. So…...
By Robin Lau Classrooms are great places to learn theories, stimulate minds, and plant seeds for future academic interests; however, for many students, the growth stays within those four walls. To discover real world interests, to see knowledge applied in…...
By Katie Matlock, M.Ed. So how do college admissions officers differentiate between these “perfect” students for a coveted spot in their incoming freshman class? By taking a close look at extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities are very important, especially when it…...
What if I’m not into computer science? What if I don’t want to become a doctor in the future? What if I’m not interested in anything that’s too humanity? What if I want to work for big companies? What if……...
By Niels V. Once again, Princeton beat out Harvard and Yale for the coveted number one spot in the National University Rankings. Columbia, Stanford and Chicago were neck-and-neck for number four while MIT followed in seventh place. Now, everyone knows…...
I have a Geometry test to study for tomorrow. Basketball practice ran late. My friends are going to hang out and get boba. I can handle this myself. Every student is busy, and the competition for much coveted spots at…...
Many students applying to undergraduate programs agonize over what major to pick. They worry about whether they’ll be trapped in a field of study that they’re not sure they will like. Or that they’re compelled to select a major under…...