UC Admissions Updates

UC Merced and UC Riverside See Application Surges Move over, LA and Berkeley! The past year there was a noticeable shift in campus interest within the University of California landscape, with UC Merced and UC Riverside experiencing impressive surges in freshman applications. Merced saw a remarkable 50 percent leap, and Riverside having a nothing-to-sneeze-at 22…

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Your Complete SAT & ACT Guide: Updates, Strategies, and Must-Know Tips

A student in a striped shirt and denim overalls writes diligently in a notebook, likely preparing for the 2025 SAT, with another student blurred in the background.

Standardized testing remains a key component of the college admissions process, despite shifts in policies across universities. While some schools have moved to test-optional or test-blind admissions, having a strong ACT or SAT score can still bolster your application, improve scholarship opportunities, and provide an additional data point for competitive programs. If you’re a high…

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