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UC Admissions Trends – Fall 2024

As one of the most prestigious public universities in the United States, the University of California (UC) has a highly competitive admissions process. Admissions data for fall 2024 shows the University of California admitted the largest and most diverse class in its history across its nine undergraduate campuses, including bumps for residents, underrepresented groups, first-gen applicants,…

Dual Enrollment

There’s a secret weapon high school students have, but not everyone knows about it. (Which is I guess what makes it a secret weapon!) Dual enrollment is taking college-level classes while still in high school, but earning both high school and college credit for them. Some are available at a student’s high school, but many…

College Planning for Middle Schoolers

As a student (or parent of a student) in middle school, college may feel far off. But it’s closer than you think! As the adage goes, the days are long but the years are short… A middle schooler’s main focus is probably more about mastering the art of locker combos and finding ways to make…