It’s hard to think about school in the middle of summer vacation. Who wants to worry about the stresses and problems of high school during the only time of the year that you’re not required to be there? But then, the dreaded summer brain drain takes a hold of you, sucking everything you’ve learned in […]

There are 20 SAT Subject Tests, also known as SAT II’s, available for students to take in five general subject areas. Most colleges will recommend or require prospective students to take one of the Subject Tests that correspond with their area or program of study. If the college, or colleges, you are applying to don’t […]

Dual enrollment programs allow students who are enrolled in a secondary school to become involved in another academic program of higher learning. This is most commonly exercised by high school students who are simultaneously enrolled in courses at a community college or university. It may sound intimidating, but dual enrollment programs offer students way more […]

You’ve been accepted to college(s), congratulations! So now you begin to ponder, which school to submit your deposit to – and eventually attend.   Many considerations you will have when choosing which school to attend will be the same as those you kept in mind when deciding where to apply.  However the balance has shifted, […]

A special thanks to Dean Tom for participating in this interview series.  Dean Tom is currently serving as the Dean of Admissions for U.C. Berkeley School of Law.  He has been directing the law admissions program for over 25 years.