Top Tier Admissions

JULY 18, 2023

Its flagship campus—UC Berkeley—and its most glamorous campus—Beverly Hills-adjacent UCLA—are ranked#4 (Berkeley) and #14 (UCLA) on U.S. News & World Report’s global universities list. It’s no wonder students are drawn to apply to the UCs, which, together, admit nearly 40,000 students each year. Let us help.

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

According to one study of 10,000 incoming high school seniors in the summer of 2020, 85% percent of students said they relied more heavily on college websites for information in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and about 39% said that they had discussed their options less with their counselors. What makes a great website?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 3, 2023

The UC application essays invite students to authentically express themselves and showcase their writing abilities in four “personal insight” prompts. The Activities & Awards section, the other key component of the application, asks students to provide a comprehensive, detailed list of the experiences they’ve had outside the classroom.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

While some schools like Amherst College have just recently ended the practice, others (the entire UC system) have banned it for decades. The UC Schools ended legacy preferences after the state banned affirmative action in public education in the mid-90s. Other schools, like Texas A&M, followed suit.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 14, 2024

. “Pre-med” is a curriculum or track that undergraduate students follow to prepare for admission to medical school. Effective pre-med programs also provide solid advising services to guide students through the medical school application process, including preparation for the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Created primarily to educate California students, UC schools also welcome some of the best and brightest applicants from around the world, giving every ambitious student the opportunity to join the impressive UC alumni network that spans the globe and contains over two million members. And after UCLA?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2024

Learn how the best liberal arts colleges prepare their students for med school and determine if this is the right premed education for you identifying the best liberal arts colleges for medical school can help set your child up for success as a premed Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What is a liberal arts college?

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

The University of California system , for example, includes some of the most prestigious public colleges in the country, like UCLA and UC Berkeley. Whether you want a school in the heart of LA's entertainment industry, near Silicon Valley's tech empire, or along the San Diego surfer shores, there's a public university in California for you.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2023

While UC Irvine (UCI) may not be as well known to out-of-state residents as schools such as UCLA and UC Berkeley, with around 4,000 fewer undergraduates than each of those schools, it is very highly regarded. In 2023, UC Irvine also produced the 19th most medical school applicants of any school in the U.S.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

So, when you ask us, ‘Which school is better, UCLA vs USC?’ There are tons of factors that play into school choice such as the cost of tuition, location, and strength or availability of academic programs. You can apply to USC with the Common Application and to UCLA with the UC Application. Let’s jump right into it!

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 13, 2023

Maybe your legacy student is dreaming of going to Haas, a UCLA cluster, or even Film School at Santa Cruz. You might be wondering, “will my alumni status help them get into a UC?” It's a question we hear from parents all the time, especially when it comes to UC Berkeley and Los Angeles. Do the UCs look at legacy status?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 21, 2023

Everything you need to know about being a premed at UC Davis, including UC Davis premed requirements, extracurriculars, the best premed majors, and the UC Davis premed acceptance rate. As a UC Davis premed, you’ll be in good company. Over 90% of our students get into med school—the first time.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis all have campuses in NorCal. Annual Net Price: $18,279 Acceptance Rate: 4% Total Student Enrollment: 18,283 Founded in 1885, Stanford often gets mistaken for an Ivy League school — and for good reason. In fact, roughly 28 colleges and universities call Northern California home.

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DC College Counseling

MARCH 27, 2023

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK SUPREME COURT RULES ON STUDENT ACCOMODATIONS Last Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Miguel Luna Perez, a deaf student who sued a Michigan school district for refusing to provide him with a sign language interpreter. UC Santa Barbara follows behind at #2.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In 1944, it formally joined the University of California (UC) college system and became the third-oldest college to do so, behind UC Berkley and UCLA. According to the 2024 rankings published by US News , UC Santa Barbara sits at #35 in National Universities. To Biology I MCDB 1B: Intro.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 9, 2023

CSU Dominguez Hills offers the cheapest tuition in California among four-year nonprofit schools. And the average cost of tuition at public colleges and universities stood below the national average for the 2020-2021 school year. Check out what schools made our list of the cheapest colleges in California.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

We’ve seen way, way too many students build dangerously top-heavy college lists —like Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, MIT, and … hm, guess I’ll add UC Irvine (28ish% acceptance rate) as a safety? Note: 28% is not a “safety school.”) These students are likely falling prey to optimism bias. Let's get started!

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

If you’ve been doing your homework on universities in southern California, chances are you’ve read about the perennial rivalry between UCLA and USC, which has probably left you wondering: which school is better, UCLA or USC? PRIVATE VS. PUBLIC *Please note: We are reporting the 2023 rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 18, 2023

Applicants from around the world made a run on UC schools when they became test blind in 2021, but the University of California looks out for its own , capping out-of-state enrollment at 18% and potentially decreasing this number to 10% in the near future. PUBLIC IVIES: A SAMPLING. University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA).

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Explore the top-ranked computer science colleges, including average GPAs and strategies to boost your admissions odds What are the best colleges for computer science? They’ll need to prove their ability to be successful in computer science by taking relevant courses in high school.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Like Ivies, Stanford has top professional schools, huge funding, and competitive admissions. Stanford is not only “just as good” as the Ivy League schools. The school is also synonymous with California entrepreneurialism. Is Stanford an Ivy League School? One of the biggest, most beautiful campuses in the U.S.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 26, 2022

Building a college list that’s manageable and realistic is critical to decreasing the stress of submitting your college applications. If you are a Texas resident applying exclusively to a handful of Texas public and private universities and would be okay attending and can afford some or all on your list, then this post may not apply to you.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 25, 2023

We've compiled a list of all public colleges in Ohio and highlighted the most popular options. The following school data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The school maintains a solid track record for success: 94% of 2021 grads who earned a bachelor's degree are employed or continuing their education.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Learn admissions strategies to get into the best Colorado medical schools. there are just two medical schools in colorado. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: List of medical schools in Colorado: 2023 rankings & admissions statistics Part 3: Colorado medical school profiles Part 4: Colorado medical school admissions strategies. -.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 24, 2023

Read on to learn more about how to research colleges, how to create a stellar college list, and how to stand out on your applications—in general, how to apply to college! Sharpen Your Research Skills and Build a Balanced List You will want to be a savvy researcher and consumer of information in order to choose the right college.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 14, 2023

We are thrilled (and a little scared), to delve into the final sign of our Astrology based college list series. We do not recommend basing your college decision on your horoscope , but we have yet again put together a list tailored to one of the most enigmatic celestials.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 31, 2023

COLLEGES IN VIRGINIA University of Virginia Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, just east of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, this “ public Ivy ” ranked as the #3 Top Public School in the nation — beat out only by UC Berkeley and UCLA — and #25 in National Universities, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 2, 2023

Well have no fear, the next post in our astrologically themed college list series is here. As always, we must forworn, these lists are offered as a FUN break from your more serious college search considerations. Known for its strong emphasis on the arts and humanities, this school attracts open-minded students from around the world.

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BestColleges

JULY 21, 2023

Prospective students at these schools want a degree from one of the best-ranked schools in the U.S. The USC vs. UCLA debate involves much more than which institution leads in the two schools' long-standing sports rivalry. Applicants want much more than to enjoy the southern California weather.

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DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

UC officials have denied this claim and hope to reach an agreement as soon as possible. In the meantime, professors at UC institutions are planning for class disruptions. However, the union believes that administrators have not been bargaining in “good faith.” Just as a group of students returned from a class trip to Washington, D.C.,

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Strap on your favorite fuzzy slippers and grab a cup of tea, it's time to cozy up with another college list. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the first step in the college process is creating a list of target, reach, and safety schools. For most, this can be a daunting task. This is just a fun way to get going.

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 18, 2023

Attending law school – and eventually practicing law – is a fantastic way to expand your strengths, enrich your academic life, engage in meaningful dialogues, connect with pressing, modern-day issues, and ignite your intellectual spark, all while working to change the future in meaningful ways. What Law Schools Should I Apply To?

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 24, 2023

News & World Report’s Best National University Rankings ; The top 25 colleges within U.S. News & World Report’s National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings ; and Large state universities with strong reputations for academics, sports, and/or being relatively affordable.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This may be a surprise: you don’t need to take the LSAT to apply for law school. Yes, that’s even true for some of the most well-respected law schools, like those at Stanford and Harvard. Because those universities are LSAT-optional law schools. Those are all questions worth considering as you apply to law school.

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Revolution Tutors

MAY 2, 2022

Here’s a list of some of the best undergraduate programs for a career in real estate. Part of the world-renowned Wharton School of Business , UPenn’s Real Estate program connects students with a vast network of alumni and industry experts through visitor series and workshops.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

MAY 9, 2022

So happy to share the list of acceptances for my incredibly resilient class of 2022 students! This admission season came with some surprises (both positive and negative) and has reinforced the need for students to have balanced college lists. In bold are colleges/universities where at least one student plans to enroll in the fall.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Your transcripts, your application essays, your extracurricular activities, and your interviews all help make you a candidate schools want to consider. That’s probably a bit vague, so you can also think of it this way … you want to aim for scoring in at least the 50th percentile or higher for the schools you’re applying to.

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