A Preventable Error that Cost a Student a Shot at Berkeley
This is a continuation of my previous post, Applying to Berkeley: 4 Biggest Fails with Remarkable Turnarounds About three years ago I worked…
A Complilation of UC Rankings
Global Rankings 2019 The University of California was named among the world’s best universities in two separate rankings this week, with both assessments…
Applying to Berkeley: 4 Biggest Fails with Remarkable Turnarounds
It ain't over till it's over. Someone famous said that. Below are four Berkeley appeals I worked on with students, along with four…
Community Forum added to CA College Transfer
I've been considering a UC discussion forum for a while. Not to bring the hordes in, as that is not its purpose. Instead,…
Haas Supplemental Prompt 2019
I apologize for being late with this. I've been reprimanded by a few people and rightly so, but the truth is I've just…
2019 UC Transfer Admission Notification Dates
The waiting is the hardest part. I'm getting a head start on transfer notification announcements for each UC. Bookmark this page because I…
UC Berkeley Decision Date for 2019 Transfers
Berkeley has noted its transfer decision date is Friday, April 19. This is about a week earlier than in the past. If tradition…
College of Engineering Vs Computer Science at Berkeley
I wanted to write a brief post about an issue that came up last week while working with a student. He is working…
Sometimes I Want to Quit Doing This
I need to rant a bit after a distressing encounter today with a parent. It doesn't happen often, usually everyone is super-cool and…
6 Things That Can Mess up Your UC Transfer Application
As we move toward the November UC application period -- as well as for those just starting out and trying to calculate the…
