Admissions Blog Content

How to curate a college list

Isabella E Beristain — August 22, 2024 - 8:40am

Get an admissions expert’s tips on how to choose the right colleges, decide how many to apply to and create a college list that fits your goals.

Unbox your new adventure

Isabella E Beristain — July 30, 2024 - 9:27am

Nervous about moving to college? Here are four tips (and more from housing and dining experts) on how to make moving into student housing easier and more fun!

Why I chose ��: My Egghead story

Isabella E Beristain — July 12, 2024 - 1:00pm

When I was applying to colleges, it was at the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020. As an incoming senior in high school, I felt so intimidated by the premise of choosing a college to go to without ever having been on a tour while students were in session. In order to make me slightly less nervous about college applications, my parents offered to go on a road trip with me so I could see some of the campuses I was applying to.

A summer of growth: Help us learn about you

Isabella E Beristain — June 28, 2024 - 9:41am

Summer is a great time for personal growth. Learn how to fill your summer schedule with new skills, hobbies, volunteer opportunities and connections.

Searching for community: My �� Story

Isabella E Beristain — May 30, 2024 - 10:10am

Read how a college student utilized student resources and local activities to make friends at the largest UC campus in California — ��.

Beyond academics: Finding your campus community

Isabella E Beristain — April 30, 2024 - 6:39am

Just got admitted to a university? Learn about student organizations, campus life and resources to make friends and find your community in college.

Eventful decisions

Isabella E Beristain — March 21, 2024 - 10:22am

Deciding on a university? Select the best college for you by going to welcome events that will help you embrace your new college life.

A is for Aid: Your starter guide to college finances

Isabella E Beristain — February 12, 2024 - 2:19pm

From FAFSA to the California Dream Act, �� will help you navigate college finances, budgeting and student aid like scholarships, loans and grants.

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.

Travel Like an Aggie: A Student Transportation Guide

Abigail Julianna Loomis — August 02, 2023 - 4:25pm

Now that you’ve gotten into ��, you may be wondering how you’re going to get around ��.