The latest batch of college rankings has us thinking: about our perception of the value of college, about how individual colleges are evolving, and about what really makes a school “good.”
UCLA is the #1 public university in the United States, and the most selective of the nine UC campuses. A perpetual favorite of many students looking for a big school in a big city, they have an intense rivalry with USC, and our tour guide made sure we learned all the reasons why UCLA is better than their cross-town rivals.
This week is NACAC week (that’s the National Association for College Admission Counseling), and this year’s conference is being held in Los Angeles, CA!
Today, I got the chance to visit all five of The Claremont Colleges in nearby Claremont, CA. Read on for my thoughts about these unique campus communities.
Welcome back to summer! Time to pick up a new book (or sixteen?). We're looking forward to reading on planes, on the beach, or just curled up on the couch—and we hope you'll join us with these 16 fantastic reads!
This year, our students earned 42 acceptances to Ivy League+ schools and 201 acceptances to the Top 50 universities in the US. Our liberal arts-focused students also earned 28 acceptances to the nation’s top liberal arts colleges while our global-aspiring students earned 85 acceptances to the Top 50 global universities. Check out the full list of student acceptances here!
With the college application deadlines looming, many students are putting finishing touches on their college essays. Grace spoke with CNBC reporter Abigail Hess about the key to a perfect college essay.
There are few things more disappointing than thinking your child is doing well in school and then realizing they're really not. But don't panic! Our Director of Academic Advisor Eli recently spoke with Laura Asmundsson of Real Simple about getting your child's grades back on track.
We asked some alumni to share where they were when they got accepted into college. Watch their reactions!
Now that November 1st has passed, most students have submitted their Early applications. While many applicants are familiar with the benefits of Early Decision and Early Action, some may still find themselves scratching their heads over the benefits of Single Choice or Restricted Early Action even after they’ve submitted their apps. Eli gives us the breakdown.
Lindsay was just featured by Teen Vogue giving her expert insight into the world of Early Decision college applications and acceptance. In the article, she answers all of your questions: What is it? How does it work? What are the pros and cons? Is it the right choice? Be sure to read the full article.
Social media can be utilized in different ways for different populations. With numerous articles about how colleges are looking at your social media profiles, we've compiled a few ideas to consider when making your first moves as an adult in the world of social media:
