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October 5, 2020Financial Aid & Scholarship Information
Find everything you need to know about financial aid and scholarships to help you pay for your UC education!
October 1, 2020UC TAG Deadline Extended to 10/15
UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) application deadline has been extended to 10/15/2020 (Thursday). Find the TAG application help you need here!
October 1, 2020UC Test-Blind Court Battle Continues
Whether all UCs will be test-blind for Fall 2021 is uncertain due to ongoing litigation. Find the latest update and coping strategies here.
September 29, 2020Sharp Decline in California Community College Enrollment
Declining enrollment (up to 20% at some CCCs) means more access to classes now and easier transfer next year (Fall 2022; 11/2021 app deadline)!
September 27, 2020Google is Trying to Put Me Out of Business
If you are a Gmail or G Suite user, you are likely not getting my emails or blog updates because Google has blocked my domain.
September 25, 2020What a Great Recommendation Letter Should Look Like
Find out what you should do to ensure your teacher/counselor writes a great recommendation letter, and see an excellent recommendation letter example.
September 23, 2020College Funding Help
Most families can lower college costs, maximize grants/scholarships, and minimize debt with planning. Get started with resources/services from SMARTTRACK today!
September 18, 2020Affirmative Action and the UCs
UCs had race-neutral admissions BEFORE Prop 209 passed. Despite conflicting messages, admissions will likely remain relatively race-neutral going forward.
September 18, 2020How to Start Your College Search
Not sure how to start your college search? Follow this step-by-step guide to put together your ultimate college list!
September 17, 2020
