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We've gathered the most current news about education for you, including pertinent news about high school, college admissions, and trends.
Jul 20, 20212 min read
Make the Most of Your Virtual College Tour & Top Colleges to "Visit"
The last year has transformed college admissions, including the options we have to visit schools. As travel became restricted, many...
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Jul 6, 20211 min read
New CA bill gives students who struggled academically during COVID a second chance
SAN DIEGO (KGTV)-- Across the country and here in San Diego, failing student grades have been on the rise since the pandemic. But a new...
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Jun 30, 20211 min read
Update on Use of SAT/ACT
UC will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships for fall 2022-2024 applicants. If a...
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Jun 28, 20211 min read
5 Things to Know About AP Scores
Understand your options for Advanced Placement exam results, which include the ability to retake a test.
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May 14, 20211 min read
University of California Drops SAT Scores for Admission
The University of California won’t consider SAT and ACT scores that are submitted with admission and scholarship applications under a...
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May 4, 20211 min read
Dangers of Discord: 6 Steps for Safeguarding Teens on the Popular Chat App
Ever heard of Discord? It’s a popular way for kids to chat with friends while playing Fortnite, Minecraft, or Among Us. You may have seen...
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Jan 30, 20211 min read
‘Try Harder!’ Review: Endearing, Alarming Doc on Senior-Year College-Application Hope and Heartbreak
The agonies and ecstasies of a high-achieving majority Asian-American senior class during a cutthroat college application season.
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Jan 19, 20211 min read
The Summer Before College Checklist
After making your college decision and sending your enrollment deposit, don’t let senioritis get the best of you—you’ve still got some...
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Jan 19, 20211 min read
Retooling During Pandemic, the SAT Will Drop Essay and Subject Tests
In the latest sign of trouble for the standardized testing empire that has played a major role in college applications for millions of...
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Sep 9, 20201 min read
NY Times 'The Social Dilemma' Review: Unplug and Run
This documentary from Jeff Orlowski explores how addiction and privacy breaches are features, not bugs, of social media platforms.
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