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Tell Me More About University of California-San Diego (UCSD)The University of California-San Diego (UCSD) first opened its doors in 1960. Since then, it has grown to become one of America’s leading research universities,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 2, 2021Last comment by j0hnwi11iams, on Jun 12, 2021 at 10:19 am | 1 comment | 8625 Views
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How to Get a Good Letter of RecommendationApplying to graduate degree programs requires the organization and synthesis of a lot of information. There are many moving parts, and it can be tempting to focus...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 9, 2021Last comment by McMadilyn, on Apr 14, 2021 at 3:18 am | 1 comment | 6902 Views
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What You Don’t Know About College Costs Can Cost You Big Time!Whether you are comparing financial aid awards from acceptances or entering the college admissions cycle for the first time this fall, you should gather the most...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 30, 2021Last comment by Happy, on Apr 4, 2021 at 4:47 pm | 1 comment | 4681 Views
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Take a Closer Look at UC-RiversideLocated in California’s Inland Empire, UC-Riverside is approximately an hour’s drive from Los Angeles and 40 minutes from Anaheim, home of Disneyland....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 10, 2021There are no comments yet. 6043 Views
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Hastened by COVID, A Test Optional Experiment Is Underway in College AdmissionThe movement toward optional use of standardized tests date back to 1969 when Bowdoin College in Maine ended testing requirements. Since then, hundreds of colleges...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 27, 2021There are no comments yet. 4760 Views
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What Seniors Must Know Before They Make Their College ChoiceSpring break is over and thanks to the COVID-19 crisis, you have had plenty of time to wait, wonder and worry about your college options for next fall. Now is the...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 21, 2020There are no comments yet. 6126 Views
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Taking AP Exams in the Time of COVID-19In response to the major and sometimes tragic disruptions to life that have accompanied the spread of the COVID-19 virus,
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 7, 2020Last comment by elsewill, on Apr 11, 2020 at 2:16 am | 1 comment | 6359 Views
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Tell Me More About University of California-MercedLocated near Yosemite National Park in the San Joaquin Valley, two hours from San Francisco, UC-Merced is the smallest and newest campus in the University of California...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 14, 2020Last comment by jamie anderson, on Mar 21, 2020 at 1:54 am | 20 comments | 11364 Views
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Our Own Artsy California System: A Few of the Many Visual and Performing Arts Programs in the UC SystemYou don’t need to leave California to get a great education in the arts—and you don’t need to spend big bucks to become noticed for your art. The...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 29, 2019Last comment by Cholo, on Oct 29, 2019 at 5:27 pm | 1 comment | 7762 Views
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The 6 Top Mistakes Made by High School Students Applying to College1. Not balancing your college list by admission probability is a recipe for disappointing results. Reach schools have low and very low admit rates; they are...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 10, 2019Last comment by Heidi, on Oct 11, 2019 at 11:39 am | 2 comments | 9300 Views
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Why Make a College Application Resume?A resume shows colleges who you are beyond your grades and test scores. Many colleges recommend and some even require a resume of your activities and achievements...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 3, 2019Last comment by 125, on Oct 3, 2019 at 11:21 am | 1 comment | 9031 Views
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Demystifying Early Application Options1. Early Decision (ED): What Is It? Early Decision is an application opportunity offered by many of the nation’s selective institutions that provides...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 29, 2019Last comment by CodyCross Seizoenen antwoorden, on Sep 1, 2019 at 8:04 am | 1 comment | 5922 Views
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Thinking about Applying Undeclared? Think Again!Thousands of high school seniors cruise through college applications, completing basic contact information, high school coursework and grades, test scores and activities...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 6, 2019Last comment by Zuraida Oen, on Aug 29, 2019 at 2:58 pm | 2 comments | 7971 Views
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The Up and Downside of AP CoursesDepending on how your particular school treats AP classes, an AP class can be worth a full grade higher than the regular track class (that’s how some students...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 8, 2019Last comment by Jen G., on Jun 6, 2019 at 1:51 pm | 3 comments | 9408 Views
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College Options for the Artistic-Minded StudentFor the artistic-minded student, there are several different types of schools to research in order to find the right academic fit and degree path. - Four-year...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 6, 2019Last comment by Cheap web hosting, on Jun 2, 2019 at 6:16 pm | 18 comments | 7080 Views
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The College Admissions ScamThe recent college admissions scandal that was revealed in a New York Times...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 13, 2019Last comment by kayliewalter, on Jun 1, 2019 at 1:53 am | 15 comments | 9048 Views
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How Important Is Demonstrated Interest?As college admit rates fall at most top colleges, and the number of applicants rise, it is more important than ever for students to take control of factors that...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 6, 2019Last comment by Doug, on Feb 7, 2019 at 7:35 am | 2 comments | 6669 Views
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Value by Design: Meeting the Interests of the Artistic StudentA big obstacle for a student who wishes to study the arts is the widely held belief that a degree in the visual and performing arts (VPA) will not lead to ‘real’...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 6, 2019Last comment by Ronald M. Lynch, on Jan 30, 2019 at 6:55 am | 3 comments | 7115 Views
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Tell Me More about University of California—Los Angeles (UCLA)UCLA has been called America’s finest urban public university—and one of the best research universities in the world. With easy access to the beach,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 30, 2018Last comment by Codycross, on Jan 24, 2019 at 4:12 am | 2 comments | 6965 Views
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Can You Afford Your ‘Dream School’?Does your child have their heart set on a “dream school”? If determination carries her forward, that dream could become an admissions reality. But, depending...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 13, 2018Last comment by unblocked games 76, on Jan 20, 2019 at 6:19 pm | 2 comments | 7028 Views
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Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
