Pre-college programs give students the opportunity to experience college life and explore a topic of interest on their campuses over the summer.
FAQs about Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular activities can demonstrate to admissions offices the kind of person you might be in college. We’ve got answers to some common questions about extracurricular involvement.
How Colleges Evaluate Transcripts
Learn how colleges evaluate your high school transcript — from GPA to course load and grade trends.
Fall 2021 Advice for Rising Freshmen
Although college application time may seem like a long way off, there are plenty of things you can do in your freshman year to set yourself up for success.
This Week in College Admissions – 07/23/2021
Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including ACT testing accommodations, diversity in the UC System, a study on discrimination, and banning legacy admission.
“Highly Selective Admissions: In Conversation with Stanford and Barnard Admissions Deans” Webinar Recap Part 3
Highlights from our June 10th webinar: Part 3 of 3, in which Deans from Stanford University and Barnard College discussed the college search process.
“Highly Selective Admissions: In Conversation with Stanford and Barnard Admissions Deans” Webinar Recap Part 2
Highlights from our June 10th webinar: Part 2 of 3, in which Deans from Stanford University and Barnard College discussed the application review process.
“Highly Selective Admissions: In Conversation with Stanford and Barnard Admissions Deans” Webinar Recap Part 1
Highlights from our June 10th webinar: Part 1 of 3, in which Deans from Stanford University and Barnard College discussed how test-optional policies impacted college admissions this year.