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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.
Test-optional admissions information & strategies
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.
Juniors: Time to start planning for college!
As Capstone wraps up its busiest year ever, Shelley encourages interested families to schedule a consultation right away.
Tips for Soon-to-be High School Seniors
In Ava’s final blog for Capstone, she shares tips from three recent high school graduates for incoming seniors.
How to Choose Your College: Advice from Students
College decisions are out! Check out our latest blog post for advice from current college students about how they made their college choices.
Seniors: How to Evaluate Your College Options
What can you do now to learn more about the colleges you are considering? Here are some tips.
College Decisions: Dealing with Disappointment
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.
Connecting with Teachers during Covid-19
Carolyn has some great suggestions for students that they can use both online and in-person to gain that win-win that comes from student-teacher connection!
Dealing with Maybe: Suggestions for the Waitlisted
Have you been waitlisted to a college you really want to attend? Check out these tips to maximize your chances of being accepted off the waitlist!