College Admission

CommonApp and UC Application open

The 2023-24 College Application Season is officially open 

The application season for fall 2024 has officially begun, as both the Common App and the UC application have opened their portals for prospective students. Now is the perfect time to kickstart your college application journey and set yourself on the path to your dream university.

So what are you waiting for? Head over to the Common App website or the UC application website, and start by creating your account today.

GCA - How to get a head start on college applications in the summer

It’s Summer! Relax. Reflect. Prepare. 

Get a Head Start on Your College Applications this Summer.
While you need to recharge during summer, it’s important for rising seniors to use parts of their summer to get a head start on some college application work.
We have put together a list of 11 things that you can do NOW to have a smooth start into your senior year in fall.

National College Decision Day Global College Advisers

National College Decision Day – Time to Reflect on College Admissions

National College Decision Day is coming up on May 1st. It’s time we take a step back and reflect on a process that can easily spiral out of control if unrealistic expectations have been set. The college admissions process has been a competitive and stressful one for quite some years now. However, as the world becomes increasingly competitive, the pressure on high school students to gain acceptance into their dream college is at an all-time high.

University of California or California State University

California College Application Countdown

Countdown to meet the UC and CSU college application deadline of Nov 30th!
California has two fabulous State University systems: the University of California and the California State University. Both have application deadlines of November 30th. Since the UC as well as the CSU university system is highly regarded, many students from California and beyond are in a hurry to meet the universities’ application deadlines. What’s the difference between the UC and the CSU? Read on to find out…

FAFSA Free Application For Student Aid

5 Things you need to know about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

FAFSA opens its filing season for the 2022-23 school year on October 1st! The US Department of Education uses the FAFSA to determine a student’s eligibility for federal student aid. These can be grants, work-study, and also low cost student loans. However, many colleges use the FAFSA also to assess non-federal student aid, like institutional grants and sometimes also merit aid. Here are 5 things you need to know about the FAFSA.