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!
“Rigor” generally refers to academic experiences (course content, homework, exams, essays) that are intellectually challenging. High rigor is commonly interpreted to mean “more work,” and although that can be the case, that’s not really what rigor is about. Learn more about developing an appropriately rigorous curriculum, and how to put your best foot forward when it comes time to apply to college here!
Seniors, rejoice! You just submitted your Early apps. Now what? First things first, take a break! Put your laptop down and do something non-academic that makes you happy. Once you’ve taken a moment to relax, it’s time to refocus. Read College Advisor Olivia’s advice as you wrap up this phase of the application process and prepare for the next one.
Each college decides which application platform(s) they will accept, and since many colleges offer more than one option, it is up to the student to decide which application they would like to use. So, which option is the best for you? Read more about the college application platforms from our expert College Advisor, Olivia.
We are so proud of our amazing students who were accepted to their top-choice colleges! Amid all of the testing and application changes, we saw incredible acceptances for the most deserving students. In fact, this year 90% of our students were accepted to their top 3 colleges! Check out the full list of student acceptances here!
You excitedly skim the email that says your first choice college has released their admission decisions. You sign into your portal and click the link. “We regret to inform you…” Unfortunately, you were rejected. Read Cari’s advice on how to handle college rejections and what next steps you should take.
