College Admissions

How to Use the Roles and Identities Exercise to Write an "Identity/Diversity + How would you contribute” Essay

How to Use the Roles and Identities Exercise to Write an "Identity/Diversity + How would you contribute” Essay

Because essay prompts around identity, diversity, and contribution to community can be hard to know how to approach, this guide walks through exercises you can use to build your essays.

Standardized Testing Guide for First Gen and/or Low Income Students

Standardized Testing Guide for First Gen and/or Low Income Students

Many First Generation and/or Low Income students face different obstacles and have different questions from their peers, especially when it comes to standardized testing, so this guide walks through what you need to know.

California Scholarships Guide

California Scholarships Guide

Because college is increasingly expensive, this guide walks you through different scholarship opportunities available in California.

Student Aid Index: A guide to what SAI is and how it works

Student Aid Index: A guide to what SAI is and how it works

Student aid, and particularly the changes to the FAFSA, can be confusing—so this guide will walk you through what you need to understand

Grants for college: a guide to how grants work + list of grants

Grants for college: a guide to how grants work + list of grants

Paying for college is an extremely common concern among students and families—this guide talks you through how grants can help you cover your costs and avoid loans.

WELCOME TO THE WAITLIST

WELCOME TO THE WAITLIST

When students are waitlisted, they frequently aren’t sure about things like what their chances of acceptance are or what steps they should take—this guide talks you through it.

Computer engineering vs computer science: Key differences, and which is right for you

Computer engineering vs computer science: Key differences, and which is right for you

If you’re trying to figure out whether to major in computer engineering or computer science (or just want to understand key differences), this guide is for you.

Should I Discuss Mental Health in My Personal Statement or College Application? (And If So, How)?

Should I Discuss Mental Health in My Personal Statement or College Application? (And If So, How)?

Especially with the increase in mental health challenges post-COVID, many students and families have asked us about whether (or how) to write about mental health in college applications—this guide will help you understand factors to consider, and, if you choose to write about it, how to do so.

What is STEM?

What is STEM?

This guide explains the basics, like what STEM is, but also gets into nuance regarding why STEM is important, and how to decide whether to pursue a STEM major or a career in a STEM field.


A Guide to the Federal Work-Study Program

A Guide to the Federal Work-Study Program

Did you know that programs exist to help you find a job to pay for college or grad school? This guide explains how it works.