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Guide to the University of California: What You Need to Know
Get a sense of what sets the UC schools apart from each other and what’s unique about each campus.
For Parents: Supporting Your Student with Standardized Tests
Best practices for supporting your student as they prepare for and take the SAT and/or ACT exam.
Test-Optional Colleges 2023-24
Find out which schools have announced extensions of their test-optional policy for fall 2024 admission.
This Week in College Admissions – 09/23/2022
Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions.
This Week in College Admissions – 07/16/2021
Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including scrutinizing college ranking systems, updated testing policies, big donations, and scholarships for a spelling bee champ.
This Week in College Admissions – 05/21/2021
Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including vaccine mandates, varsity sports at Stanford, a test-blind UC System, and AI in admissions decisions.
Test-Optional Colleges 2021-2022
Get the most up-to-date list of colleges that have extended their test-optional policy.