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Keeping the band together

by Madelyn Parker
January 30, 2025

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How to relax while you wait for admission decisions

by Robert Penman
December 18, 2024

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Write Personal Insight Question responses that reflect you

by Devon Bohart
November 12, 2024

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Master time management for success

by Coral Pongsuwan
October 31, 2024

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Navigate college fairs like a pro

by Isabella Beristain
October 02, 2024

Admissions Blog

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How to curate a college list

by Robert Penman
August 22, 2024

Admissions Blog

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Unbox your new adventure

by Isabella Beristain
July 30, 2024

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A summer of growth: Help us learn about you

by Isabella Beristain
June 28, 2024

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Eventful decisions

by Isabella Beristain
March 21, 2024

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A is for Aid: Your starter guide to college finances

by Isabella Beristain
February 12, 2024

Admissions Blog

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Get to Know Your College Professors

by Audrey Mechali
June 15, 2021

Admissions Blog

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Answering UC Personal Insight Questions

by Alexa Carter
May 18, 2021

Admissions Blog

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Which UC is Right for Me?

by Fiona Rose Beyerle
May 04, 2021

Admissions Blog

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How Should I Accept My College Financial Aid?

by Aaron Cheesman
May 04, 2021

Admissions Blog

Students on the UC Davis campus for Aggie Orientation

I've Registered for College; Now What?!

by Amy Oleynik | Article updated for fall 2022
March 30, 2021

Admissions Blog

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How to Find the Right College for You

by Mitsuko Leonard
March 24, 2021

Admissions Blog

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How to be Successful as an International Student

by Beitong Li
March 19, 2021

Admissions Blog

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Avoid 'Senioritis' and Commit to College Like a Pro

by Anisa Luong
March 19, 2021

Admissions Blog

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Tales of a College Transfer Student

by Alex Olvera
March 19, 2021

Admissions Blog

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Get to Know Campus When You Don't Live Nearby

by Danielle Lei
March 19, 2021

Admissions Blog

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Preparing for Life Away from Home While in College

by Julliet Hill
March 19, 2021

Admissions Blog

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6 Big Differences Between High School and College

by Teja Dusanapudi
March 19, 2021

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