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 last 18 years,…
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 keep students safe…
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 are exceedingly veteran-friendly. Each…
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 a lot of…
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 a while back:…
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 research was conducted…
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 thing: Time to submit…
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 entire chapter devoted…
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 below: "Studying philosophy…
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 I've seen a lot of transfer students this summer get their admission to a UC rescinded because they did…
