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University of California Berkley
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Top colleges in California for computer science

California is a dream destination for aspiring computer scientists. The state is home to some of the best tech colleges in the world. From Silicon Valley to Los Angeles, opportunities abound for students. California’s universities offer cutting-edge programs and industry connections. Choosing the right college

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How to write the why this major supplemental essay
Admissions

WHY THIS MAJOR ESSAY?

In less than a month’s time, the big reveal of Supplemental Essays will take place. While there could be a variety of supplemental essays that colleges/universities ask their students to answer, one of the most common and prominent is the one about what would you like to study in college. We call it the ‘Why this Major?’ essay prompt. 

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Who to Ask for a Recommendation Letter for College Application?
College Applications

Who to ask for a Recommendation Letter?

Who Should You Ask for a Letter of Recommendation? It’s normal for colleges to ask for one or more letters of recommendation as part of your application. Competitive summer programs, research opportunities, or internships often do the same. But when the time comes, many students

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Writing the Stanford Supplemental essays
Admissions

Tips for the Stanford Supplemental Essays

Stanford University is keen to understand the depth and breadth of your personality, something that doesn’t reflect in your transcripts. That is why Stanford’s supplemental essays are designed to get to know you beyond the academic data. This is your chance to diversify your application. Show elements of intellectual curiosity, volunteering experience, interdisciplinary learning, reading engagement, and tell them who you truly are as an individual.

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How to write your common app essay
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Still Writing Your Common App Essay? 5 Tips to Help You

With the submission deadline for applying in the early round of US college applications rapidly approaching, you will hopefully be well on the way to finishing your personal essay. If you are struggling, then hopefully, this article will help as I share five tips from college admission professionals that can help you create a winning essay.

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Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University is a private research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. The university was founded in 1834 and has a rich history and tradition of academic excellence. Wake Forest is known for its strong undergraduate liberal arts program, as well as its graduate and professional programs in law, medicine, business, and divinity.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign-College Profile

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a renowned public research university located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, Illinois. The university offers a dynamic and vibrant academic environment that fosters a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration.

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Pomona College Laboratory
Admissions

The Claremont Colleges: Pomona College

The Claremont Colleges is a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions, namely Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute. These institutions share contiguous campuses in the Southern California city of Claremont.

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Changes in policies affecting higher education
US Universities

Why Elite U.S. Universities Are Facing Financial Strain

U.S. Universities Facing Financial Strain Higher education is being redefined in the United States as they are experiencing an unprecedented financial squeeze under the Trump administration. The list ranges from cutting federal research grants to restricting graduate student loans and international student visas, and several

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Forbes ranking of top public colleges
US Universities

Forbes’ Top 25 Public Colleges 2025-26

Forbes’ Ranking of Best Public Colleges In its 2025-2026 rankings of America’s Top Colleges, Forbes released a list of the top 25 public colleges in the U.S., institutions that deliver excellent value, strong academic outcomes, and high earning potential while keeping debt relatively low.  The

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Pomona College Laboratory
Admissions

The Claremont Colleges: Pomona College

The Claremont Colleges is a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions, namely Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute. These institutions share contiguous campuses in the Southern California city of Claremont.

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How is free speech rated in colleges
US Universities

Why Free Speech Rankings Matter for Today’s Students

Free speech has always been considered the bedrock of American democracy, but on college campuses today, it’s also one of the most fragile rights. With increasing instances of protest over invited speakers leading to self-censoring by students in classrooms, the question of “how free is

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Forbes survey of America's top 500 colleges
US Universities

Forbes 2026 College Rankings Unpacked

Forbes 2026 College Rankings The Forbes America’s Top Colleges list is out. The past year will likely go down in history as one of the most volatile for colleges. Marked by campus protests, disruptions of classes, heightened campus activism, followed by government action, including freezing

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Grade 9 students
College Counseling

The New Era of College Counseling

The path to college has never been more complex. Admissions requirements keep shifting, application numbers are soaring, and counselors are stretched thin trying to give students the personalized attention they deserve. This is where a new wave of EdTech platforms for college guidance steps in.

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