UC Berkeley #1 Public University in the nation. Is that all there is?
U.S. News and World Report came out with its college rankings a couple of days ago, and as per the…
New Companion app aims to make students safe
A new (and free) app has been gaining traction on various campuses across the country. It's the Companion app and is aiming to help…
The UC has a new comprehensive veterans’ site
Just a quick nod to all veterans. As many of you already know, or may just be finding out, the UCs…
Guide to Business, Econ, Math and Finance Majors by UC
How to choose the best business-related major at a UC There are so many business-related majors at all nine UCs, in…
AP Credit, IGETC and fulfilling UC requirements
The IGETC plan has been updated. Please refer to the new post here. Over on College Confidential, where I spend…
Can I mix and match courses from other local community colleges and be assured a match?
Transferring to a UC from a California community college (CCC) has a lot of hidden pitfalls. Here's a question I was asked…
Top 15 California Community Colleges based on graduation rates
Below is a 2015 list of the 15 best community colleges in California based on graduation rates. (Note, this is separate from UC transfer rates.) The…
Is it possible to get into UC Berkeley with a 3.3 GPA?
QUESTION: Is it possible to get into UC Berkeley with a 3.3 as a transfer? Anything is possible - especially…
Application for Transfer Admission Guarantee to a UC opens Sept 1
View newer TAG here. September is fast approaching and for aficionados of the UC transfer system that means only one…
Forbes college ranking system under scrutiny
Anyone who reads my book, How to Transfer to a UC from a California Community College: The Unofficial Guide, will find an…
Forbes: That ‘Useless’ Liberal Arts Degree Has Become Tech’s Hottest Ticket
Forbes printed a recent long article by George Anders noting the growing prestige of non-technical majors. A couple of excerpts…
Watch those UC Provisional Contracts!
Just a heads up. I've seen a lot of transfer students this summer get their admission to a UC rescinded…