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2024-25 Tips for completing your University of California Application
Steps to Completing your UC Application: Please see the end of the post for video guides for each section of the UC Application. We recommend you watch the 3-5 minute video prior to completing each section. Materials You Need: You will need a copy of
Honors Colleges
What is an honors college? Most honors colleges are housed within larger universities and offer students a smaller, liberal arts college feeling. Honors colleges offer myriad benefits, such as more rigorous and often enriched general education coursework options, dedicated advising and faculty, smaller class sizes,
Navigating the Wild World of Job Hunting: 3 Tips for Recent College Grads
Hey there, recent college graduates! First off, big congrats on making it through those late-night cram sessions, endless essays, and probably one too many cups of coffee. Now that you’ve got that diploma in hand, it’s time to tackle the next big challenge: landing that
All About Demonstrating Interest
You might have heard the term before, but do you actually know what it means? You know that it has something to do with the college application process, but just how important is it and how do you…do it? Luckily, College Calm can shed some
12 Ways to Have a Meaningful Summer
1.) Get Involved in your Community 2.) Listen to Podcasts to investigate your academic interests 3.) Get a Job: Coffee shop, ice cream shops, boutiques, restaurants 4.) Participate in a Pre-College Summer Program to study something you are interested in or can’t study at school
College Visits: What to do Before, During, and After
5 things to do BEFORE you visit Research the school and major options Check to see if the school is doing an on-campus interview Contact coaches, departments, professors or current students to meet while you are on campus Prepare a list of questions (choose from
Preparing for your College Interview
Some colleges offer optional interviews to their prospective first-year students. Some interviews can be evaluative while others are just another way for the college to learn more about you and for you to learn more about the college. Either way, you should research your college
How to Demonstrate Interest
In the world of the Common Application, demonstrating interest is showing colleges that you are truly interested in their institution and not just checking a box. Why do colleges care? Colleges are very interested in yield, or the number of students who are admitted that
SAT/ACT To Send or Not to Send?
To Report or Not to Report? That is the question. As you prepare to send in your college applications, a major consideration is whether to report your test scores – SAT, ACT, AP and IB. While schools are transparent about their testing policies, it is
Planning for a Fun and Meaningful Summer
We know it seems early to think about summer, but now is the time to get excited about ways you can explore your interests and apply to programs. Many applications are due at the end of February. Below is a list to get you started
Summer Job Ideas- Now Hiring
If you are thinking you want a summer job, you need to start looking now. You will want to be in process in March/April if you plan to start in June. Getting a job requires you to be proactive. Check out your weekly counseling office
2022-23 Tips for completing your University of California Application
Steps to Completing your UC Application: Materials You Need: You will need a copy of your transcript, test scores (AP/IB), social security number (optional), CA statewide Student ID (for public HS students) and a credit card. It is best to complete the application in sequential