/ College Prep Content for 不良研究所 en /admissions/blog/keeping-band-together Missing your friends and family is a normal part of the college experience. Here are ways to keep in touch with your loved ones when you鈥檙e feeling homesick. January 30, 2025 - 10:21am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/keeping-band-together /admissions/blog/how-relax-while-you-wait-admission-decisions <p><span>Dear students,</span></p><p><span>Congratulations! You submitted your college applications. This marks a major milestone in your academic journey. Feel proud of the effort, time and dedication you put in over the last couple of months. Now comes the dreaded waiting period 鈥� a time filled with both anticipation and nerves.</span></p><p><span>This holiday season I want to share some advice to help you navigate this time with a sense of calm and balance.</span></p> December 18, 2024 - 10:41am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/how-relax-while-you-wait-admission-decisions /admissions/blog/write-personal-insight-question-responses-reflect-you A 不良研究所 admissions director provides step-by-step advice on how to write a great PIQ, the UC version of a college essay. His main tip? Be authentic. November 12, 2024 - 8:35am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/write-personal-insight-question-responses-reflect-you /admissions/blog/master-time-management-success Time management is key for a successful college application. Track extracurricular activities, create a checklist of admission requirements and start early. October 31, 2024 - 8:39am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/master-time-management-success /admissions/blog/navigate-college-fairs-pro The best questions you can ask at a college fair are ones that help you picture yourself on campus and are not answerable through a quick Google search. October 02, 2024 - 4:01pm Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/navigate-college-fairs-pro /admissions/blog/college-list Get an admissions expert鈥檚 tips on how to choose the right colleges, decide how many to apply to and create a college list that fits your goals. August 22, 2024 - 8:40am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/college-list /admissions/blog/unbox-your-new-adventure Nervous about moving to college? Here are four tips (and more from housing and dining experts) on how to make moving into student housing easier and more fun! July 30, 2024 - 9:27am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/unbox-your-new-adventure /admissions/blog/summer-growth-help-us-learn-about-you Summer is a great time for personal growth. Learn how to fill your summer schedule with new skills, hobbies, volunteer opportunities and connections. June 28, 2024 - 9:41am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/summer-growth-help-us-learn-about-you /admissions/blog/eventful-decisions Deciding on a university? Select the best college for you by going to welcome events that will help you embrace your new college life. March 21, 2024 - 10:22am Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/eventful-decisions /admissions/blog/aid-your-starter-guide-college-finances From FAFSA to the California Dream Act, 不良研究所 will help you navigate college finances, budgeting and student aid like scholarships, loans and grants. February 12, 2024 - 2:19pm Isabella E Beristain /admissions/blog/aid-your-starter-guide-college-finances