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College Information Series
The single most important factors in college admissions is course rigor and a college preparatory path. College admission staff need to see that a learner is prepared for college-level work…
College Information Series
There is a wide range of help for learners who have demonstrated a need for financial assistance. College can be affordable for families with a wide variety of incomes. We…
College Information Series: College Applications
Get ready to apply! A walk through of the Common Application, the UC application, and more.
College Information Series: Deadlines
What is early action and how is it different from early decision? When are applications due? What about scholarships and supplements? How do I keep track of it all? REGISTRATION…
College Information Series: Financial Aid – Loans and Debt
We are all too aware of college debt and the scary cost of college these days. However, having a strong understanding of the borrowing process, different types of loans, and…
College Information Series: Financial Aid – Merit
Did you know that the average cost of tuition is 52% lower than the sticker price? Merit aid, also known as scholarships, are available at most colleges and some will…
College Information Series: Financial Aid – Need Based Aid
There is a wide range of help for learners who have demonstrated a need for financial assistance. College can be affordable for families with a wide variety of incomes. We…
College Information Series: Holistic Admissions – Intro
Colleges look at more than just good grades and test scores. Instead, colleges look at the whole student. This session introduces the concept of holistic admissions and what learners should…
College Information Series: Holistic Admissions: The University of California – 13 Factors
The UCs use 13 criteria for admission evaluation. We will explore how learners can take advantage of these 13 criteria. Even though this session focuses on the UC system, the…
College Information Series: Holistic Admissions – The Importance of Rigor, Honors, AP, and Concurrent Enrollment
The single most important factors in college admissions is course rigor and a college preparatory path. College admission staff need to see that a learner is prepared for college level…
College Information Series: Extra Curriculars- Community Service – Summer Programs
Learners should spend time doing what they love, not what they think a college wants. Let’s talk about what makes you interesting. Many learners don’t even realize they are already…
College Information Series: Privacy: Both Four Year and Concurrent Enrollment
What is student privacy and how do parents navigate the postsecondary world? In high school the parent has access to teachers and staff but in college the student is considered…
College Information Series: Understanding College Fit
There are so many types of colleges out there! They range in size, location, and personality. Learn about small liberal arts colleges, research universities, specialty colleges, and Historically Black Colleges…
College Information Series: Transfer Programs
California has a robust transfer pathway between the community college system and the University of California, the California State System, and numerous private colleges and HBCUs. We will discuss the…
College Information Series
We hope that you check out our December College Information Series, presented by our college advisor discussing Accommodations in College. For further information and the registration link, see College Information…
Exploring Colleges
College is a learner’s future home so exploring purposefully is worth the time and energy. There are more than 3000 colleges and universities in the United States alone that vary by size,…
College Information Series
Our College Advisor will be presenting on the first and third Friday of each month at 10 am on the topics below. For further information and the registration link, see…
College Information Series
Our College Advisor will be presenting on the first and third Friday of each month at 10 am on the topics below. For further information and the registration link, see…
Questions About College? Take Our College Explorations Course
Next year, Exploration’s College Advisor, Laura Kazan, will be offering a repeat of her year-long College Exploration course for college-bound 11th graders. This year’s class was a big success and provided learners…
College and Career Advising for All iLEAD Exploration Learners
High school counselors work tirelessly to support their students’ efforts to attend the colleges and universities of their choice. And although these efforts produce tremendous results for some, iLEAD Exploration’s…
College Options: It’s Not Too Late!
iLEAD Seniors: College is just around the corner. If you have not started on your application(s), there is still time. Most applications are due in January and winter break is a perfect…
Important College Deadlines
College Deadlines are Fast Approaching! November 30th – The University of California deadline (UC) December 4th – The California State University deadline (CSU) Out of state and private college deadlines vary….
College Deadlines
College application season is upon us, and learners are hard at work filling out applications. Each college will have its own decision dates and rules. Here is an overview of the…
College Application Time: Are You Stressed?
Application Stress We are now in the middle of college application season and many learners and parents are feeling various forms of stree. Remember that you are not alone in…