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College Counseling Submitting College Applications Early? Learn what to Double-Check
By Jennifer L. With application deadlines fast approaching, many students are excited to hit “submit” early—a smart strategy that can...
College Counseling Should I Take the SAT/ACT?
by Jennifer L. The SAT and ACT remain important opportunities to showcase your academic strengths and enhance your college application...
College Counseling Tips to Maximize SAT Success
by David H. N., PhD The SAT is a long test that requires you to learn patterns in how questions...
College Essays Blog
College Essays UC #4 or #5 – About Challenges (Vlog)
by Kathleen M. The UC essays 4 and 5 are really very closely related to one another. So think about...
College Essays Showing Growth in Talent in UC Prompt #3
by Kathleen M. When the UC PIQ prompt #3 asks: What would you say is your greatest talent or skill?...
College Essays 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...
