The University of California’s Personal Insight Questions (aka: the UCPIQs) are a critical part of your college application. These questions offer you a unique chance to showcase your personality, values, and potential beyond grades and test scores. Crafting compelling responses …
As the college application season kicks into gear, students often find themselves facing a crucial question: Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED)? Both options offer an early admission decision, but understanding the differences and weighing your options is essential …
As summer wraps up, it’s already time to gear up for the school year. Here are a few of our recommendations as we prepare students of all ages to walk into that classroom on Day 1. A little intention and …
As August rolls in, high school seniors across the country are gearing up for one of the most critical aspects of the college application process: the supplemental essays. These essays provide a unique opportunity to showcase individuality, interests, and fit …
Ah, the Common App Personal Statement. It’s like the final boss in a video game, but instead of a sword, you’ve got a keyboard, and instead of saving the world, you’re trying to impress a bunch of college admissions folks. …
Applying to college can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable chunks can help you stay organized and on track. At Mulholland Prep, our rockstar college counselors use “buckets” to help their students address all the different components of …
If you are planning to take the SAT this year, you’ll be taking the new Digital SAT, otherwise known as the dSAT. This isn’t your standard all-virtual or all-paper test, rather it’s a mix of both. To be fully prepared …
Everybody dreads the process, but guess what? You are not the first person to ask for a Letter of Recommendation. Most teachers and counselors have written tons of letters for various students over the years, and they’ll likely be flattered …
Being waitlisted doesn’t necessarily mean rejection. It just means that the school had way more incredible, qualified applicants than they knew what to do with! But while you’re giving them space, is there anything to do? Um, yes! Respond right …
The big first question is, “Do I really have to take one of these tests?” And, unfortunately, there’s no really perfect answer. The college admissions world is highly conflicted about the ACT/SAT and their role within college admissions. Most studies …