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Deferred, Not Denied: What to Do After an Early Deferral

  • Post published:December 15, 2025
  • Post category:Applying/Uncategorized
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If you opened your early action or early decision decision and saw the word deferred, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of the running. A deferral can feel confusing, frustrating,…

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2025-26 Tips for completing your University of California Application

  • Post published:October 29, 2025
  • Post category:Applying/Exploring/Investigating
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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 that you watch the 3-5…

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2022-23 Tips for completing your University of California Application

  • Post published:October 27, 2022
  • Post category:Applying/Exploring/Investigating
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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…

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The Personal Statement

  • Post published:April 28, 2022
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What is a Personal statement?  At its core, your essay is a story – a story about you. Your story, told in your own voice and in your own words,…

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The Three I’s—and Finding a Certain Purpose in an Uncertain Time

  • Post published:May 17, 2020
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What Colleges Want and Advice for High School Students and their Families When people come into my office to learn about the college process they often ask, “What do colleges…

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