Should you write about your mental health struggles in your college essays?
Although sharing about mental health struggles can be daunting, writing about how you overcame a significant challenge can provide a valuable perspective.
College Admissions
Top alternatives to the four-year university pathway
What are some alternatives to the popular four-year university pathway?
Chanelle Perez embarks on new mission to assist students’ college and career needs
Transitioning into her role as the new College and Career Specialist, Chanelle Perez brings her experience and dedication to continue serving Fountain Valley High School students.
Movies make getting into college seem too easy
Movies and TV shows’ glamorization of the college admissions process can lead to misleading and harmful connotations.
Advice from a senior to underclassmen
Getting into high school, no one tells you the real guiding factors to make the most out of your experience, here is some advice from a senior on what you should do in high school.
Affirmative action amendment passes California Assembly, heads to State Senate
Following a recent State Assembly vote, California could resume affirmative action.
UC relaxes admissions requirements to accommodate for COVID-19 effects
The University of California (UC) will temporarily suspend its SAT/ACT and A-G letter grade requirements in response to COVID-19 disruptions.
College Board introduces “adversity score” for students who take SAT
The College Board revealed a new score it will assign to students taking the SAT that aims to measure the level of adversity that students experience based on demographic data about their neighborhoods and schools.