The Role of AP Scores in Admissions

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For high school students navigating the world of college applications, every detail seems to carry weight. Among these, AP scores are often a topic of concern: Do I need to take them? Is taking them enough, or do I also have to get a 5 on the exam for it to count? Do the exam…

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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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Tips for College Visits

People stroll along the pathways of a university campus, soaking in the beauty as cherry blossom trees line their walkways—a perfect backdrop for college tours.

Write down your impressions of each college you visit. After a while, the visions of different schools start to blur if you don’t immediately stop to record your thoughts! Keep a list of pros and cons for comparison. Also consider taking some photos to help you keep track of the campuses you visit.

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