Yearly Archives: 2015


I know it’s bittersweet to get deferred from your Early Decision or Early Action college! But you didn’t get rejected. They just want to look at you in the regular admission pool. Your chances of ultimately getting accepting are somewhat less than regular admissions, but you still have a chance. […]

Deferred Not Defeated



Happy September. Here are 10 tips to help all students prepare for college application season. Apply for free trips to colleges this fall. Now is the time for diverse high school seniors to visit many colleges for free. Deadlines are now through October for visits to more than 65 four-year […]

2015 September College Readiness Tips




In a brave new move, UC Berkeley is asking some applicants for two recommendations from freshman applicants to the class of 2020. These recommendations are optional. One must be from a teacher; the other from someone else who knows certain key qualities about the applicant. There are pros and cons to […]

UC Berkeley To Accept Two Recommendations (For Freshman Applicants)


Welcome to the end of the school year. You deserve a great summer, yet we need to do so much to help our students get ready for college. Let us know if you need help with brainstorming summer bootcamps or other college readiness ideas a-gor plans.

June 2015 College Readiness Tips for College Access Advocates