College Preparation Content

Expert Tips: How to Write a PIQ

Abigail Julianna Loomis — October 11, 2023 - 5:48pm

With Halloween just around the corner, spooky season is officially here. And there is nothing more spooky than college applications. I felt like I had to write about all of my personal issues, showcasing a hyper-idealized version of myself. I had no idea what the “right” prompts were for me to answer, or how to plan my responses. It was difficult, but it didn’t have to be, says our very own admissions director Robert Penman. He’s teamed up with me to offer you some helpful PIQ tips and tricks.

How to Use Social Media to Choose the Best College For You

Tatiana Muniz — May 02, 2023 - 10:36am

Not sure where to go to college? Use the power of social media to find your dream school. Read how this �ٺ��Ƶ student used social media to pick a university.

What Happens When I Submit My UC Application? | �ٺ��Ƶ

Abigail Julianna Loomis — November 09, 2022 - 11:30am

Thanksgiving has come and gone. You’ve been rushing through the fall semester to get all your college applications in while still juggling your hectic senior year activities. You finally clicked that “submit” button. Now what?

Tips on Starting the College Application Process

Abigail Julianna Loomis — September 14, 2022 - 9:46am

Applying for college is stressful. There are so many applications, essays, deadlines, scholarships, webinars, and college tours. It can be hard to keep everything straight! As an undergraduate admissions advisor, here are five things I encourage students to keep in mind to maintain a level head and keep a clear perspective.

The Do's and Don'ts of Asking for Letters of Recommendation

Abigail Julianna Loomis — July 13, 2022 - 5:04pm

A good letter of recommendation (L.O.R.) can truly set you apart from other applicants. Some schools do not accept them, but many, many do and they can also land you a private scholarship. Hopefully, you already have a teacher, community college professor or coach in mind.

How I Found Money for College

Abigail Julianna Loomis — January 19, 2022 - 5:34pm

My name is Andrea Noguez, and I am a first-generation, fourth-year student at �ٺ��Ƶ. I come from a low-income, underrepresented minority community in Southern California. My schools were never highly ranked, and in all honesty, the lack of resources was astonishing. In my community, most students didn’t go to college so I never even thought about applying.

How to Handle College Apps!

Abigail Julianna Loomis — November 18, 2021 - 11:40am

Getting ready to apply for college and you don’t even know where to start, right? There are millions of forms and hundreds of essays to be written. Getting organized now will help you so much in the mad dash between now and the impending due date.

The College Application Survival Guide

Abigail Julianna Loomis — September 14, 2021 - 3:32pm

If you’re about to apply to college, you might already have a knot in your stomach, and it’s tightening. Maybe you feel like everything depends on nailing your applications. (No pressure, am I right?) Don’t worry! As a �ٺ��Ƶ Aggie, I’ve been through this process before, and I’m going to give you the help you need to survive.

School of Education professor to further studies in college preparation and completion with grants

IET WebDev — November 16, 2015 - 2:36pm

Michal Kurlaender, associate professor in the �ٺ��Ƶ School of Education, was recently awarded three significant research grants: