Timely Tips for November
The holidays are here. While students will be spending time celebrating, it is important for them to stay on track with their academics and extracurricular activities. Below are some tips to help students in 8th-12th grades. Grades 8-10 Study tips for finals: Communicate with your teachers about a study guide. If one is not given […]
Why college admissions is a multi-year commitment
Vinnie Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder of UCEazy answered some important questions regarding college admissions and UCEazy. In this interview, Vinnie Gupta shares UCEazy’s focus and why he and his co-founder, VK Kolady, started the company. He also discusses how UCEazy prepares students for college admissions and the importance of starting the process at an early […]
College Admissions Trends
Vinnie Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder of UCEazy answered some important questions regarding college admissions and UCEazy. In this interview, Vinnie Gupta sheds light on the shift in the college admissions landscape. Vinnie begins by sharing the difference between holistic and non-holistic colleges. Then, he shares the necessary components of writing college admissions essays to set […]
October Tips for 8th-12th Graders
Fall is in full swing, and it is important for students to continue building on their foundation for a successful school year. Below are some tips that will help students in each grade. 8th Graders: Continue developing activities on your list. Start researching activities that will be interesting this year and for the remainder of […]
A Student Standout: How UCEazy Guided the Journey of a 10-12th Grader to College Admission Success
Former UCEazy student, Pranav Kolady shares how UCEazy allowed him to stand out, during the college admissions process. Some of the things Parnav’s UCEazy counselor helped him to do include, preparing for college essays, creating a college list, choosing a major, becoming more extraverted and more! Listen to how Pranav’s 3-year journey with UCEazy led […]
Extra-Curricular Activities: Ways to Be Involved in Sports Without Playing
As you assess the college landscape and prepare for the admissions process, it has become increasingly more important to be involved in extracurricular activities. In the U.S., many students enjoy playing sports as an extracurricular activity. Sports teach many valuable lessons such as teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, passion and responsibility. What about students who like sports, […]
September Tips for 8th- 12th Graders
Now that school is back in session, students in the 8th-12th grades need to think about laying the foundation for a successful school year. This foundation will include an academic plan for the school year and self-discipline through time management. 8th – 10th Graders Below are some tips to better understand how to work towards […]