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05 August

Thinking Beyond the U.S. — What to Know About Applying to Colleges Internationally (2025 Edition)

  • Posted by Kathleen
  • Categories College Admissions, High School

More and more U.S. students are asking: What if I went to college abroad? And it’s a great question. Maybe it’s a lower tuition, sense of adventure, or desire to study in a different academic system. Whatever the case, applying …

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16 July

Top 4 Test Day Mistakes for SAT/ACT – and How to Avoid Them

  • Posted by Kathleen
  • Categories College Admissions, High School, SAT & ACT

You’ve studied. You’ve practiced. But test day still brings its own set of challenges. Here are some of the most common mistakes students make the day of the test, and how to steer clear of them. Mistake #1: Not sleeping …

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15 July

Fall 2025: Key College & Test Prep Dates for Each Grade

  • Posted by Kathleen
  • Categories College Admissions, High School

Fall can feel like a whirlwind. School starts up, clubs are back in action, and if you’re a high school student in Los Angeles, there’s a good chance you’ve got a big to-do list in front of you.  Here are …

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26 June

What is Direct Admissions—and Should I Do It?

  • Posted by Kathleen
  • Categories College Admissions, High School

You might’ve heard of something called Direct Admissions. It sounds a little too easy, right? Colleges admit you before you even apply? But it’s real and growing. What is Direct Admissions? Direct Admissions flips the script: instead of you applying …

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23 June

Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA – And How Colleges Really Look at Them

  • Posted by Kathleen
  • Categories College Admissions, High School

Let’s talk GPA. It’s one of the most important parts of your college application, and also one of the most misunderstood. Unweighted GPA: The classic Measured on a 4.0 scale Doesn’t consider course difficulty A = 4.0, B = 3.0, …

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19 June

Making a Balanced and Strategic Final College List (and When to Do That By)

  • Posted by Kathleen
  • Categories College Admissions, High School

It’s time to get strategic. By the summer before senior year, you should be close to finalizing your college list. A strong list is balanced, personalized, and strategic. That means it reflects your goals, includes a realistic range of schools, …

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19 March

Opening College Decisions: What to Expect & Your Next Steps

  • Posted by Kathleen
  • Categories College Admissions, High School

After months of anticipation, college decisions are arriving. Whether you’re opening an acceptance, a waitlist offer, or a rejection, it’s important to remember: this is a milestone, not the final destination. No matter the outcome, you have next steps to …

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18 February

Plan Your Summer Strategically for College Applications

  • Posted by Kathleen
  • Categories College Admissions, High School

Summer may seem far away, but when it comes to college applications, planning now is key. Many competitive summer programs have deadlines at the beginning of the year, meaning students who wait too long may miss out on valuable opportunities. …

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22 January

What You Need to Know About the ACT Changes in 2025

  • Posted by Kathleen
  • Categories College Admissions, High School, SAT & ACT

The ACT is evolving in 2025, introducing changes that aim to streamline the test-taking experience while maintaining its reliability and relevance for college admissions. These updates will affect both online and paper tests, starting in April 2025 for online testers …

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22 January

A Simple Guide to Researching Colleges and Majors

  • Posted by Kathleen
  • Categories College Admissions, High School

Choosing a college and major from all the options out there can feel incredibly overwhelming at first. However, breaking it down into a few key tasks can make the process not only manageable, but even exciting!  Start with Self-Reflection It’s …

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