Category: high school student
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College transfer is a choice not a compromise
Many immigrant students came to the age of middle school or worse, high school. Their parents spent large amounts of money and effort to reside in the best school district they can find. Those parents hope that the school will send them to the best college and have a bright future.
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The Perfect Two-Year College Transfer Timeline (Infographic)
In this post, I walk through the timeline (infographic) of a 2-year college transfer plan. Preferably, you want to start your transfer process when you are still in high school, so you are not late to join other transfer-driven community college students. Starting early comes with advantages – you get the not-so-new student status which […]
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What are some simple tricks to pass an exam without studying for it?
I know exactly what you are asking for. Unfortunately, to get an A on an exam without studying is impossible unless you cheat. But that’s not what you are asking for, you just want to pass. But passing exams without studying is totally possible. Here’s how: Pay attention in class and try to anticipate what your teacher might test you […]
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Is an SAT score more important than a high school GPA for college admissions?
You are looking at the competitive college admissions wrong. Competitive colleges NEVER emphasize one item more than another. They look at your overall character. That means EVERYTHING. But that doesn’t mean you need to be good at everything but you continue to develop your character and manage student basic responsibilities such as school attendance and class performance. Instead of thinking about […]
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admission pro tip #1 – volunteer opportunities
In this post, I want to bring a new perspective to look at volunteering (if you are in HS) or internships (if you are in college). If you are struggling to find the motivation or the meaning to do community service, this post will help you to navigate through the noises and find the right […]
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college transfer pro tip #3 – college is not high school
In this post, I discuss the main difference between high school and community college and how you can adjust to it. After helping many students transfer from Pasadena City College (PCC), Santa Monica College (SMC), and Mt San Antonio College (MtSACT), I found out that students who understood the difference had a less hard time […]
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In order to get into a top university, is it better to be at the top of your class at a mediocre high school, or near the top of a prestigious high school?
It’s all circumstantial. That means, to college admission, it does not matter where you go for high school, but what did you do in the context of your environment and resources. In most cases, students don’t have a say in which school to attend due to school district or parent choice. So if you do have options, you are the lucky few and it’s […]
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Find a degree’s worth and its job prospects
In this post, I share an exercise to assess a degree’s worth and job prospects by surveying career potential from alumni, stats from Bureau of Labor Statistics, and more. Going over this exercise will not only give you a glimpse of your post-graduation future but give you a good idea of where your opportunities lay […]
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Show your interest to colleges and they will show you the way
Make a college list. “I mean for real. Start listing all the colleges right now.” I say to all my students at the beginning of their college counseling, and I hope they have something. “So, why do you want to go to those colleges? Other than ‘my parents want me to go’ or ‘because I […]