College Counseling Blog
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 Counseling How to Approach the Common App Honors Section
by Sarah M. While college essays provide the most direct opportunity to tell admissions officers about who you are, it...
College Counseling So Many Colleges, So Many Choices!
by Jennifer L. While last week's post discussed the basics you should consider for your college list, how do you...
College Counseling The College List
by Sarah M. There are thousands of colleges in the United States, and picking which ones to apply to can...
College Essays Blog
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...
College Essays How to Write About Career in a College Essay
by Michelle P. What is the career that you imagined you would have as a kid? An action movie star?...
College Essays How to Write for Common App Prompt #7 – Free Choice
by Sarah M. Prompt 7: “Share an essay on a topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already...
