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Deferred or Waitlisted? How to Write a Great Letter of Continued Interest (Guest Post)
Guest post from Prompt on how to write a great letter of continued interest if you were deferred or waitlisted.
December 4, 2023Berkeley Recommendation Letter Guidelines (Freshmen Only)
Received a request for recommendation letters from UC Berkeley? Find out why you are receiving the request and what to do about it.
December 3, 2023UC Application is Due Thursday!
The UC Application is due on November 30! Find submission to-dos and resources you need to help you get started on or finish up the application.
November 29, 2023UC Freshman Admission – Everything You Need To Know
A consolidated list of UC FRESHMAN admission information (how-to, PIQ guideline, advice, etc.) from across my blog and website, now in one place!
November 10, 2023Quick Brainstorming Tips for Common App Essays (Guest Post)
Guest post from Prompt on how to leverage the brainstorming process to produce the best possible Common App essays.
November 7, 2023UC Admission Survival Guide
Tips on how to proactively manage your UC Application process and cope with the monstrous UC bureaucracy while retaining your sanity.
November 1, 2023Start Applying for Scholarships Now!
MINIMUM out-of-pocket expense at a UC starts at around $9,000/year regardless of family income. Find resources to help you pay for your UC education.
October 30, 2023UC Application How-To Guide, Part IV: Application Fee Payment
Learn the UC Application fee payment and fee waiver options to ensure a smooth application submission process.
October 20, 2023UC Application How-To Guide, Part III: Personal Insight Questions Tricks
Learn tricks to quickly shorten your Personal Insight Questions to 350 words and optimize their readability!
October 17, 2023How to Write a Strong “Why Major” Essay (Guest Post)
Guest post from Prompt to guide you on how best to discuss your choice of major in your college essays.
October 16, 2023
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