What Students in 11th – 12th Grades Need to Know for Back-to-School
Despite the current climate, the 2020-2021 school year is right around the corner. Students need to be aware of their priorities and develop the skills to complete them for a successful year. Below are some tips that UCEazy has prepared to help 11th and 12th graders while virtual learning. 11th Graders This is your last […]
What Students in 8th – 10th Grades Need to Know for Back-to-School
The recent announcement about schools practicing virtual learning has us all wondering about quality instruction and mastering concepts. As a mother of two school-aged children, I am concerned about their ability to adapt to the requirements of a virtual classroom. As parents with a strong desire to provide the best resources for our children, including […]
Why is a college admissions journey similar to a start-up’s journey?
Silicon Valley is the world’s capital for technology startups. When a technology company is creating a new product offering, most work activities can be characterized as one of the two categories: marketing or product development. This analogy maps fairly well to an ideal college admissions approach – where the prospective student is the “product” while […]
Lessons Learned from the 2019-2020 College Admissions Cycle
Decisions have been made. College admissions offices have decided which students made the cut and students have finalized which college they will attend. Even with all of the uncertainty due to COVID-19, college this fall will happen, even if it’s virtually. Two trends that stood out this year according to the UCEazy team: 1. The […]
The University of California is phasing out the SAT and ACT. What does this mean for your college admissions strategy?
We are living in unprecedented times. Between the pandemic and civil unrest, and all the second-order effects of major events, where does that leave students seeking admission to a high-quality university? The University of California recently decided to phase out the SAT over the next five years and eventually transition to a new form of […]
May 2020 Timely Tips for Each Grade
Summer is here. Below are some ideas that students can use to continue to grow academically and personally, despite many COVID-19 related challenges they may face over the summer. 8th Graders Start thinking about the transition from 8th to 9th grade by considering interesting virtual extracurricular activities. Do not let sheltering-in-place prevent you from doing […]
April Timely Tips for Each Grade
Summer will be here before we know it, which means that students will have even more free time. With the uncertainty of activities and enrichment due to COVID-19, we encourage students, now more than ever, to spend time researching summer options. With potentially more time on your hands, take advantage and learn something you have […]
Juniors: Do Not Wait to get Professional College Admissions Guidance
Sit back, grab a cup of joe and relax with UCEazy co-Founder & CEO Vinnie Gupta and UCEazy VP of Customer Success & Enrollment Dennis Yan. During this 11-minute video, the two will discuss how high school juniors can best prepare for their senior year and the college application process. Discussions include how to discover […]