UC Riverside TAG Rules
UC Riverside TAG outdated: please follow the TAG matrix. For a general overview of rules, be sure to read the post, 16 Things You…
UC Santa Cruz TAG Rules
UC Santa Cruz TAG outdated: please follow the TAG matrix. For a general overview of rules, be sure to read the post, 16 Things…
UC Santa Barbara TAG Rules
UC Santa Barbara TAG outdated: please follow the TAG matrix. For a general overview of rules, be sure to read the post, 16 Things…
UC Freshmen vs Transfer Applicants
Below is a question I recently answered on Quora. What are the similarities and differences between UC freshman and transfer applications/ admission process? A: …
Which Community College for UC Berkeley
I recently answered the following question on Quora: Which California community college would be best to attend if I plan on attending…
Don’t Let Setbacks Deter You From a UC
One of the things I notice when I first meet students at a community college is their shock when they realize that even with a…
Ensuring Community College Success
I recently came across an interesting article about U.S. college graduations (Bad Preparation Puts Community College Students at Risk). The study, conducted by Stanford University, showed troubling trends, noting the abysmal…
Understanding the UC Transfer Pathways
I know the University of California has been touting the ease in transferring from a California community college to a UC now that they have…
Record Increase in UC Transfer Applications for Fall 2016
Last week, the University of California released its preliminary data on application submissions for fall 2016, and both freshmen and transfers applications experienced a record high. You…
Planning EECS, Computer Science or Biology Schedules for Multiple UCs
STEM major prep and the UC I have noticed over the last several months that one of the most common projects requested of me (and often one of…
