Early admissions results will start being released from colleges to seniors soon.

What does “accept” mean?

Results from early decision and early action applications will be released to seniors soon.

What does “defer” mean?

University of California admissions officers are looking for specific things when they read PIQs, or Personal Interest Questions, on your UC college application. 

How should you write PIQs to attract the attention of UC application readers?

Most University of California and California State University application deadlines are December 1st. 

What is the best way to prepare your UC and CSU applications?

Most Early Decision and Early Action application deadlines in the US fall between November 1st and November 15th. 

As we enter the beginning of college application season, what is the best way for students and families to plan for approaching deadlines?

As Jeffrey Selingo wrote in a recent New York Times article, selective colleges’ admissions rates continue to drop as students continue to increase the number of applications they submit.  The only real solution to this situation that enhances both student success as well as student sanity is application list balance. 

What is a balanced college application list, and how do you create one?

Each fall representatives from thousands of colleges visit high schools across the United States.  Attending college rep visits can save you time and money otherwise spent traveling to visit campuses in person. 

What is the best way to make the most of college rep visits at your high school?

Teacher recommendations, for most private colleges and public universities, are a persuasive part of your college application. 

What is the best way to make sure that your recommendations are as effective as possible?

Based on the personal essay you submit, college admissions officers will use your writing to help decide if you’re a good fit or not for their campus.

How should a high school senior begin their writing process?