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Get into Your Dream or Target College with Lower-Than-Expected GPA

Six tips to help high school students with low GPA to get into college

Preparing for Test-Blind and Test-Optional College Admissions

The guide to test-blind and test-optional college admissions: what they mean, which schools have adopted them, and how to stand out.

How to Write a Perfect UC Essay for Every Prompt

The University of California system represents the most prestigious public education institution in the world. If you’re a California...

Tips to Write Great UC Transfer Application Essays

The University of California (UC) system, the most prestigious public education institution in the world, attracts tens of thousands of...

Essential Editing Tips to Use in Your Essay Writing

Below are common editing issues for many students we have worked with. In general, we recommend taking note of mistakes that you find...

Summer Study at UCLA

Liana is admitted to Digital Marketing and Social Media summer institute at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management.