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UC Davis Chancellor

“New e-mails released by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggest that Provost Linda Katehi - who arrives as chancellor of UC Davis next month - knew of »»

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Black Colleges

There are 117 colleges and universities in the United States that are designated as historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs); that is, they were founded with »»

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Racial Admissions

You have a lot of bad luck if you were born into an Asian family. If one of your parents is white, then you should claim »»

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Application Essays

When a student is writing his/her application essay, there are several aspects to do and not to do.

Don’t “Thesaurus-ize” Your Essay. Do Use Your Own Voice.
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SAT Exam

Because almost every college and university in the United States accepts the SAT exam as part of the admissions and placement process, more than two million »»

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What Colleges Look for in an Applicant

What Colleges Look for in an Applicant

When deciding which applicants to admit to their college, admissions officers consider many different factors.

- A Challenging Schedule
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Yield

Recently, there is a new type of ranking/rating that can determine which universities/colleges are really the most popular. It can help determine which college students really want »»

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