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College planning falls into two categories: admissions and funding. In this article, we will be discussing the latter. Many families focus on metrics like GPA, Standardized Testing Scores, and rankings. Although these are important, we forget one important issue—cost.  And tuition should not be confused with COA (Cost of Attendance). COA encompasses tuition, room & …

Why & How to Pay for Rising College Costs by Rudy H. Herrera Read More »

The global Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many factors in our lives, and the game of college admissions is no exception. With the seismic impact of the pandemic ongoing and ever-changing, we’ll cover some critical effects on the college planning admissions process you’ll want to know to best prepare for this year’s college admissions cycle. …

Why you should take SAT / ACT By Rudy Herrera Read More »

Calculus: the pinnacle of a student’s career in high school mathematics. In first grade, students don’t even know what it is. By the time they get to fifth grade, one kid’s brother is taking it. By sixth they have heard stories about how calculus will make them tear their hair out. Then, in eighth grade, …

It’s time to Rethink how we Pick our Classes (by Hunter Disco) Read More »

Have you ever felt out of place wherever you went? Have you ever felt like there’s no one you can relate to and get close to? I felt that way every day of eighth grade and freshman year of high school. While it was cut short due to the quarantine, freshman year presented a lot …

Let’s Lift Each Other Up (by Khushi Nigam) Read More »

Post-high school planning for many students includes preparing for college admissions requirements.Families across the nation and even internationally often start this process years in advance. Traditionally,high school attendees have worked with their guidance counselors and teachers to focus on their futuresby selecting the best classes, taking entrance exams, and preparing financially. The college admissions process …

How to Strategically Position for College Acceptance Dur the Covid-19 Pandemic By Rudy Herrera Read More »