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College Applications

The Common App: A Complete Guide (2025-2026 Edition)
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By Caitlin Harper
August 29, 2025 | 23 minute read

For the past 14 years, an expert team of Collegewise college counselors put their brilliant minds together to publish a Guide to the Common App. In addition to providing step-by-step,...

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UC Application Deadline Guide (2025)
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By Collegewise Staff
August 28, 2025 | 40 minute read

Every year, Collegewise publishes a trusted University of California (UC) Guide, edited by expert Collegewise counselors who are former UC Admissions Officers. Used by students,...

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What is a College Admissions Officer & How Do They Review Applications?
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By Collegewise Staff
August 26, 2025 | 12 minute read

Applying to college? You may have thought once or twice about who is on the other side of the college admissions process and what they're thinking about when they read applications. Today,...

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UCLA Acceptance Rates (2025): In-State, Out-of-State, Transfer & Major
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By Collegewise Staff
August 21, 2025 | 16 minute read

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is one of the most sought-after colleges in the United States. With UCLA’s 2025 acceptance rate hovering around 9%, it is also among the...

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How to Get into Harvard
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By Collegewise Staff
July 23, 2025 | 14 minute read

Earning admission to Harvard University is often seen as hitting the college admissions jackpot. Despite how competitive the admissions process is, each year, thousands of students...

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How to Get into UCLA
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By Ana Boskovic
June 30, 2025 | 20 minute read

“How to get into UCLA” is a common question we receive as college counselors with deep roots in California. With its world-class academics, vibrant campus, and prime Los Angeles location,...

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