Tier One Colleges are Becoming SAT/ACT Test-Optional and the List is Growing Students Must Present Themselves as Multi-Dimensional for College Admissions
New facts about U.S. College Admissions have really changed the college admissions landscape. Top colleges and universities are no longer as focused on SAT scores as they were in the past. Meaning students who have all As or score high on the SAT/ACT are not guaranteed admissions to top ranked colleges such as the Ivy […]
Vinnie’s Blog to Parents
I want to share a letter I wrote on a neighborhood chat board for a parent seeking college advice for their child, as I hope it will be useful for many others. Dear Neighbors, Many of you, like me, were born outside the United States, but now find yourselves raising a family in this country. […]
Straight A Student Rejected!
Straight A Student Rejected! Don’t Let your child get denied by top Universities There is a new fact about college admissions in the United States – students who have all As and score high on the SAT/ACT are not guaranteed admissions to top ranked colleges such as the Ivy Leagues, UC Berkeley and more. Why […]
Juniors, get a head start on the College applications process
Juniors, get a head start on the College applications process With the Seniors mostly done with their applications, Colleges and Universities have turned their attention towards Juniors. At top 15 Universities, most of the class can be determined with just Early Decision (ED) students. For the next group of highly competitive Universities (ranked 16-25), the […]
Prepping for the Future During the Holidays
During holiday/winter break time, students should take advantage of their time. Below are some ideas on how students can continue moving forward during this time. 8th graders: Private high school applications deadlines need to be met. Explore some interest areas and brainstorm how these might be applied in clubs, service projects, or other hands-on experiences […]
UCEazy Expands its Offerings Coast to Coast
UCEazy Expands its Offerings Coast to Coast Expanding nationwide to offer college admissions guidance services for students whose parents were born outside the U.S. SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, DC (September 20, 2018) – After successfully serving the needs of more than 500 families in California, UCEazy is excited to announce its services available nationwide providing […]
What’s the Parent’s Role in Child’s Admissions into a Top Tier College?
What’s the Parent’s Role in Child’s Admissions into a Top Tier College? By Vinnie Gupta, UCEazy As school busses start rolling down the street and after-school activities start crowding the calendar, it’s affirmation that the new school year has begun. Whether your child is an 8 th grader or a 12 th grader, college is […]
Role of Parenting in Admissions into a Top Tier College?
Role of Parenting in Admissions into a Top Tier College? By Vinnie Gupta, Co-Founder, UCEazy The new school year has begun and whether your child is an 8th grader or a 12th grader, college is always on the forefront of the minds for most parents. As a first-generation immigrant family, we didn’t understand […]