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Testing/Test Prep

Test-Optional Colleges, Explained
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By Anita Gajula
January 29, 2025 | 10 minute read

As of January 2025, the landscape of standardized testing requirements in college admissions has changed. During the height of COVID-19, many schools released new policies to offer...

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College Applications University of California

UC Berkeley Acceptance Rate (2025)
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By Ana Boskovic
January 23, 2025 | 19 minute read

Is UC Berkeley on your radar? Dive deep into the latest UC Berkeley acceptance rates and key recent admissions statistics to determine your chances of admission in the upcoming years.

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College Essays

5 College Essay Examples & What to Avoid
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By Kevin McMullin
January 23, 2025 | 7 minute read

College essays need to start strong. They’re competing for an admissions officer’s attention, and you don’t want to lose your reader before your story ever really gets going. Here are five...

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College Interviews

College Interview Questions (And Answers)
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By Caitlin Harper
January 23, 2025 | 15 minute read

College applications have many components to it, including college interviews. In this blog, we'll share insight on the most common college interview questions (and answers) students can...

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What Colleges Look For

Questions Every High School Junior Should Ask Themselves (2025)
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By Casey Near
January 22, 2025 | 11 minute read

Junior year is less about striving for perfection and more about using the time to reflect on who you are and who you want to become. In this blog, we'll highlight 3 valuable questions...

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Advice for Parents

L.A. Fires: Resources and Relief for Affected Families and Students
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By Ana Boskovic
January 10, 2025 | 11 minute read

The ongoing Los Angeles fires have left many families facing hardship and questioning the future. As an organization with deep roots in the Los Angeles area, we’re here to help families and...

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