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Help students with their state university applications. In California, the Cal State and UC applications are open. Both must be submitted by November 30. The Cal States can be submitted October 1-November 30, while the UCs can be submitted November 1-30. Both applications have students self-report their course and grades, […]

2018 Outstanding October College Readiness Tips


Plan student and family college readiness workshops. Hold workshops for families so they understand high school graduation requirements along with college readiness strategies. Dr. Joseph has developed many powerpoints you can use and/or adapt. They are all on available at http://www.slideshare.net/getmetocollege Encourage students to plan active summers. Colleges want active and […]

2024 June College Readiness Tips


Last night, I presented to a full house of students and families at Hamilton High School in Los Angeles on “Choosing the Right College Fit.” Many families need to start early with developing good college lists so that their students can have many college options. There are hundreds of great […]

Choosing the Right College Fit



March is a busy time for high school juniors and their families. Here are our tips to guide juniors into powerful springtime college readiness. This blog is also a powerpoint you are welcome to share with your friends. http://www.slideshare.net/getmetocollege/2015-spring-college-readiness

March Into College Readiness


Please use July to jumpstart your college application process. Many applications will open August 1, so follow these five key tips to make the most of this summer and get ready for the exciting fall college application season.

July 2014 College Readiness Tips for Rising High School Seniors