College Counseling Blog
College Counseling What’s the Difference Between Public Colleges and Private Colleges?
by Sarah M. With thousands of colleges in the United States, it can be overwhelming decided which ones to apply...
College Counseling Early Action vs. Early Decision vs. Restricted Early Action: the Pros and Cons
by Shiv G. For high school seniors navigating the college application process, three common early application options stand out: Early...
College Counseling Exploring BS/MD Programs: Accelerated Medical Education starting in High School
by Shiv G. Aspiring young minds often dream of becoming doctors to make a positive impact on people's lives. For...
College Counseling UC & CSU Application Kick-Off is Almost Here!
by Jennifer L. On August 1, 2023, the application platforms for both the University of California (UC) and California State...
College Counseling Navigating Common App Recommendations
by Shiv G. As high school seniors embark on their college application journey, one crucial aspect often overlooked is securing...
College Counseling The Importance of the Activities List for Common App & UC App
by Jennifer L. Both the Common App and the University of California (UC) application request students to include a list...
College Essays Blog
College Essays UC Prompt #5: Conquering Academic Challenges
by Michelle P. UC Prompt #5 asks: Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have...
College Essays UC Prompt #4: Embracing Opportunities, Overcoming Barriers
by Drew C. UC prompt #4: Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to...
College Essays UC Prompt #3: How to Show Your Greatest Talent/Skill
by Lillie W. UC Prompt #3: What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed...
College Essays UC Prompt #2: How to Show Your Creativity
by Sarah M. UC prompt #2: Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways:...
College Essays UC Prompt #1: Displaying Your Leadership (Vlog)
by Molly R. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes...
College Essays Writing Concisely in Your College Essay
by Molly R. As you probably know, it’s imperative to write concisely in your college essays. Every word matters when...
