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EF Academy: a new private boarding & day school in Pasadena, Calif.
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.
The importance of using your summer wisely
High schoolers: now is the time to start looking for summer programs! They are a great way to gain experience and show demonstrated interest!
Pathways to college for B and C students
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.
Next steps for early decisions
Learn about the crucial next steps to take after receiving early decision and early action notifications from the colleges you’ve applied to!
Test-optional admissions: Should you submit scores?
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.
Understanding college facts & stats
Capstone is excited to introduce Collegepedia! Plus: Learn the basics of how colleges present facts & stats, and how to interpret them effectively.
Parents: Supporting your student through admissions disappointment
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.
The Value of Visiting Colleges
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.
Applying for a Highly Competitive Major
Here are some helpful tips if you are applying for admission to a highly competitive major.
What you need to know about UC Berkeley’s enrollment cap
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.
College Decisions: Dealing with Disappointment (Repost)
With college decisions being released, this can be a difficult time of year. In our latest blog post, we speak to three 2020 grads about how they handled disappointment from rejections and got ready to make the most of their college experience.
UC & CSU admissions without the SAT & ACT
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.
