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Pre-med tips for high school students

By Shelley Enger | 06/14/2023

Dr. Shelley Enger provides a run-down of everything aspiring pre-med high school students need to know before committing to an undergraduate program.

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Announcing the Internship Development Guide

By Shelley & Carolyn | 06/09/2023

Capstone’s new Internship Development Guide takes you through each step of developing your own research internship. Get it now for a discounted introductory price!

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EF Academy: a new private boarding & day school in Pasadena, Calif.

By Shelley Enger | 05/18/2023

EF Academy is a new private boarding & day school in Pasadena, CA. Shelley recently had a private tour with school administrators to learn all about it.

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The importance of using your summer wisely

By Carolyn & Shelley | 01/18/2023

High schoolers: now is the time to start looking for summer programs! They are a great way to gain experience and show demonstrated interest!

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Pathways to college for B and C students

By Carolyn & Shelley | 01/11/2023

You don’t need top grades in high school to find a college where you can fit in and thrive. Shelley and Carolyn explain how.

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Next steps for early decisions

By Carolyn Weirick | 12/09/2022

Learn about the crucial next steps to take after receiving early decision and early action notifications from the colleges you’ve applied to!

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Test-optional admissions: Should you submit scores?

By Shelley Enger | 10/14/2022

Test-optional admissions policies can be confusing. In this post, Shelley addresses confusion and questions students may have about whether to take the SAT or ACT and submit scores.

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Understanding college facts & stats

By Shelley & Carolyn | 09/03/2022

Capstone is excited to introduce Collegepedia! Plus: Learn the basics of how colleges present facts & stats, and how to interpret them effectively.

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Parents: Supporting your student through admissions disappointment

By Shelley Enger | 04/01/2022

Colleges are sending out more rejections than usual this year. Here is some advice for parents to help their students through the disappointment of missing out on a hoped-for acceptance letter.

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The Value of Visiting Colleges

By Carolyn Weirick | 03/22/2022

High school juniors can greatly benefit from visiting colleges before starting your applications. In this article, Carolyn lists the top 6 reasons why you should be sure to make this a part of your college research process.

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Applying for a Highly Competitive Major

By Shelley Enger | 03/11/2022

Here are some helpful tips if you are applying for admission to a highly competitive major.

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What you need to know about UC Berkeley’s enrollment cap

By Shelley & Carolyn | 03/08/2022

Everything you need to know about UC Berkeley admissions in light of the court-ordered enrollment cap for 2022, and knock-on effects for other UCs and CSUs.

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