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Fuel Your Passion for Free: 4 Ways to Dive into Academic Interests

Fuel Your Passion for Free: 4 Ways to Dive into Academic Interests

by Jennifer L. Exploring what you love doesn’t have to come with a price tag.  Whether you’re drawn to science,...

IvyBoost Counseling Forum – Saturday May 31 at 1pm

IvyBoost Counseling Forum – Saturday May 31 at 1pm

Are you a rising 11th grade student curious about college applications? Want to learn about current trends for college majors...

3 Tips on Learning Independence for College

3 Tips on Learning Independence for College

by David H. N., PhDCollege is a unique time during which teens are expected to learn independence while living away...

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Other Examples of Creativity for UC Prompt #2

Other Examples of Creativity for UC Prompt #2

by Kathleen M. When you first read the UC PIQ prompt #2: “Every person has a creative side, and it...

What is an Example of Leadership for UC Prompt #1?

What is an Example of Leadership for UC Prompt #1?

by Kathleen M. The first prompt for the University of California Personal Insight Questions is “Describe an example of your...

How to Pick Your UC PIQ Prompts

How to Pick Your UC PIQ Prompts

by Kathleen M. For the University of California system, students will need to choose four of eight Personal Insight Questions....

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