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Your UC and Common App Walkthroughs Are Here

Your UC and Common App Walkthroughs Are Here

Plus: Application season kicks into gear this month. Inside: Coach Tony on beating the essay cliché, a grade by grade September action plan, a parent guide to recommendation letters, an insider look at Caltech, a Northern California community service scholarship, the Fall Back on Track checklist, and step by step UC and Common App walkthroughs with a junior year strategy tip.

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
August Action Plan: Applications Open, Scholarships Due, and Hidden Opportunities You Can't Miss

August Action Plan: Applications Open, Scholarships Due, and Hidden Opportunities You Can't Miss

Plus: Application season officially begins this month with crucial deadlines and opportunities you can't afford to miss. Inside: strategic extracurricular advice, grade-specific action plans, UC San Diego's unique college system, a $3,000 August scholarship, and 50 hidden summer programs most families never find.

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
The Strategic Summer Advantage: Building Foundations That Lead to Admissions Success

The Strategic Summer Advantage: Building Foundations That Lead to Admissions Success

Plus: No summer internship? Here's what to do instead, plus hidden business opportunities that make applications shine

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
Applying to Different Majors at Different UCs: Smart Strategy or Red Flag?

Applying to Different Majors at Different UCs: Smart Strategy or Red Flag?

Plus: Personal projects that impress admissions officers, top AP exam strategies, and UC Santa Cruz spotlight

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
The GPA Panic No One Warned You About

The GPA Panic No One Warned You About

Plus: Navigating UC admissions, leveraging summer internships, understanding transfer options, and discovering key scholarships to boost your teen's application

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
Strategic College Prep: Summer Internships, UC Tips, and Must-Know Opportunities

Strategic College Prep: Summer Internships, UC Tips, and Must-Know Opportunities

Plus: Navigating UC admissions, leveraging summer internships, understanding transfer options, and discovering key scholarships to boost your teen’s application.

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
College Tips, Hidden Gems, and What Class of 2026 Should Do Now

College Tips, Hidden Gems, and What Class of 2026 Should Do Now

UC Riverside spotlight, scholarship pick, personal project ideas, and leadership tips that work.

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
Waitlisted? What To Do Now (Plus Summer Strategy That Actually Impresses Colleges)

Waitlisted? What To Do Now (Plus Summer Strategy That Actually Impresses Colleges)

Plus: Your guide to navigating waitlist limbo, strategic college visits, and choosing summer activities that tell your authentic story

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
Rejected? Here’s When (and If) You Should Appeal

Rejected? Here’s When (and If) You Should Appeal

Plus: How to compare financial aid offers, the truth about UC leadership, and why SDSU might be your smartest college pick yet.

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
Breaking News: Harvard Expands Free Tuition + Must-Know Admissions Tips

Breaking News: Harvard Expands Free Tuition + Must-Know Admissions Tips

Ivy League financial aid is changing, and top colleges are shaping their classes differently than ever. Get the latest updates and strategies to give your student an edge.

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
The Must-Do Steps for College Success This Spring

The Must-Do Steps for College Success This Spring

From crafting the perfect college list to securing strong recommendation letters, here’s what students should focus on right now.

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
What This UC Lawsuit Gets Wrong About Admissions

What This UC Lawsuit Gets Wrong About Admissions

A 4.42 GPA and a near-perfect SAT score were not enough... here’s why college admissions are about more than just numbers.

Coach Tony Le
Coach Tony Le
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