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06/11/2026
Definitely a complex issue but this article is worth a read especially related to math readiness for the UCs:
Actually, the SAT Was Necessary After All University of California faculty are in open revolt over the lack of standardized-test scores.
06/09/2026
Food for thought: Yield & Demonstrated Interest
Will You Actually Enroll? Yield is the quiet logic behind admission decisions.
06/07/2026
CONGRATULATIONS TO CASSIE, graduating with her BS in Animal Sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this month!
06/06/2026
Kudos to Paths2college rising junior Arthur who spoke eloquently on "Role Models: the Hope of Those Before Us" at his high school's TEDx event this spring. His message is well worth a watch!
https://youtu.be/7I_iYxO8CSM?si=x3CjT6S86wXkr8zV
06/02/2026
CONGRATULATIONS TO WILLIAM!!! He's headed to UC Santa Barbara this fall as a History major with plans to continue on to law school!!
05/28/2026
As someone who works with high school seniors to brainstorm their college essays, this is an important topic: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/opinion/writing-creativity-ai.html?unlocked_article_code=1.l1A.-svK.fGseWaQagMFI&smid=url-share
05/25/2026
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Jinjoo! She is headed to Cal Poly SLO this fall to major in Graphic Design and minor in Animal Sciences!! 🐎🐎🐎
05/21/2026
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO Camille!!! She's chosen UCLA to earn her Music Industry degree at the Herb Alpert School of Music!!! 🎶🎶🎧🎤🎹
05/08/2026
CONGRATULATIONS TO MATTHEW!!! He's headed to Washington University in St. Louis with an intended major in Math!! #
05/05/2026
VERY HAPPY FOR ALEX! He's headed to Chapman University to study Data Science next fall!!!