Eagleview Foundation

03/16/2022

Colleges that focus on teaching the undergraduates than on doing research project with graduates students.

See the best undergraduate teaching programs at national universities at US News.

01/25/2022

The SAT taken by prospective college students across the country will go all-digital starting in 2024 and will be an hour shorter, the College Board announced in a statement Tuesday.

06/16/2021

With the cancellation of SAT/ACT, here are 6 important takeaways for you and your student:

1. Be prepared for larger applicant pools

2. Get used to a new deliberation system aimed at equality and diversity

3. Expect more focus on high school courses

4. There will be even more attention paid to personal characteristics

5. Focus on who you are and your passions rather than jockeying for a specific major

6. A more subjective approach to admissions is probably here to stay

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06/16/2021

How quickly things change! In just over a year, the University of California went from requiring standardized tests to omitting them altogether from its admissions considerations, at least until 2025, when it may decide to introduce its own exam.

As a result of a recent legal settlement, the UC system cannot reinstate the SAT or ACT at all, and if in the future it creates its own test, it must "consider access for students with disabilities in the design and implementation of any such exam." It's unclear whether the UC system will embark on authoring its own standardized test.

So the UC's will be test blind for the next few years at least.

05/01/2021

Summary Program Suggestions:
1. Select a summer program that aligns with your student’s desired college major. The more specific you can be, the better. A summer program in Marine Biology or Neuroscience, for example, is seen more favorably by college admission officers than a summer program in science. Colleges prefer candidates who have a clear vision of their future plans and what they want to pursue in college.

2. Colleges aren’t only looking for students who excel in the classroom. They’re also looking for students who can make a positive impact on campus and in the broader community. Community service was a tie-breaker between equally qualified students, assuming all factors are equal (such as GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and rigor of curriculum), then community service details are an important decision-making factor.

3. Choose a unique/unconventional summer activity. Admission officers value uniqueness and students who take risks and think outside the box.

4. Choose a summer program where your student can showcase one or more of the 7Cs. They are, in no particular order, 1) collaboration, 2) commitment, 3) character, 4) curiosity, 5) creativity, 6) challenge, and 7) cultural intelligence.

If your child keeps these criteria in mind when choosing a summer activity, they will undoubtedly put together an optimal summer.

04/22/2021

Upcoming college planning webinar this Saturday (4/24) 10am PT.

Agenda includes:
1. 2021 admission update with case study
2. 4 year college application roadmap
3. Resources for college funding and financial aid
4. College funding options and comparison

Please call 866-323-7222 x 102 or leave a message for registration if interested in attending. The webinar link will be emailed to you.

04/18/2021

People frequently ask us "what it takes" to get into a top school. What unifies these incredible minds is that they all refrained from outgrowing their best years. In other words, they were passionately curious about the world.

Steve Jobs loved calligraphy, dance, music, and theater while at Reed, but also computer programming, and he famously ended his Apple product launches with a slide showing the intersection of two main streets, the liberal arts and technology. Passionately curious people tend to see patterns across different areas in life. They're highly analytical and creative. They can't be replaced by a machine.

Admissions changed dramatically this year, and we predict that – because our society is going through such dynamic changes – this disruption will last for a while. This is also true for the professional world.

NYT columnist Kevin Roose predicts that many white collar professions like data analyst will probably be eliminated by artificial intelligence. The trick for our future professionals, he feels, is to become skilled at what machines can’t do.

If you can help your child become passionately curious and skilled at communication, the future will be full of opportunities.

04/08/2021

Colleges want students who are intellectually curious. They want original thinking, creative ideas and new observations (…which, by the way, is what your bosses after college will want, too!).

How to “exercise” your critical thinking “muscle”?

1. Ask yourself: What do you care about? Find an issue that excites you, frustrates you — even makes you angry: the environment, racism, or socioeconomic inequality, to name a few.

2. Not sure what you care about? Caring usually comes from exposure. Seek out new experiences and ideas. Follow the next few steps about a number of topics you’ve heard of, and see where your interests begin to grow.

3. Read, read, read. Learn about topics that interest you you. You need to go above and beyond your high school assigned work. Find books — fiction and nonfiction — TEDTalks, documentaries, museum exhibits, organizations and activities on topics that interest you, and pursue your intellectual interests independently.

4. Talk about what you learn. Discuss it with friends or adults who are interested in hearing what you think. You can even find “intellectual mentors” through internships and activities of interest.

03/29/2021

Letter from MIT president L Rafael Reif supporting Asia community in a difficult time:

MIT’s president writes to the community following the tragedies in Georgia and surging anti-Asian violence.

03/25/2021

Three Powerful Steps to Manage Time:

#1: Work smarter, not necessarily harder – take time out to plan and organize. This is a HUGE factor in students’ success, both in school and for the rest of their lives

#2: Use the right tools such as iStuduezPro, 2Do, 30/30, Producteev... to manage your activities

#3: Create a support system: Staying on track can be rough for all of us, even with the right tools.

That’s why a great support system is important — people with experience to help you stay on track, set the right priorities, and solve tough time-management problems.

Get an “accountability partner” in your corner — a parent, adult mentor, experienced counselor — and set up regular times to meet.

The key is to create accountability — get someone to help you come up with a plan to keep you calm, focused and confident

03/20/2021

5 STEPS TO A HEAD­TURNING RESUME
1. Define your skills, talents, and passions. This is one of the most important parts of the resume building process. You must genuinely believe you have something unique to offer (and you do!). For each activity or experience you want to include on your resume, first reflect on your contributions, the problems you solved, the projects you initiated, and your proudest moments. Jot these things down, and be clear on what they are before you even draft the resume itself.

2. Identify your audience (internship, college, job?) and craft your resume according to your desired outcome and goals. What qualities does that audience value? What are they looking for in a student/candidate? How can you connect your experiences to those values? What aspects of your resume will most appeal to this audience? Highlight those!

3. Demonstrate your strengths through specific examples. You’ve probably heard this rule a lot in your writing, and it applies to resume writing too: Show, don’t tell! Don’t simply say you are a leader, demonstrate your leadership through projects you led, ideas you taught others, visions you made tangible, etc.

4. Assemble your resume: use strong action verbs, clear and precise language, and appealing visual presentation.

5. Proofread and get feedback. Allow for a number of days or even weeks between reviews, whenever possible. This will help you see your resume with fresh eyes.

03/09/2021

The College Board announced that it's suspending the SAT essay and subject tests in its efforts to "reduce and simplify demands on students."

How will the changes affect admissions? Well, it will take a minute for certain universities and some programs, like engineering departments, to adjust and communicate expectations.