In 1997, UC Irvine received 17,000 applications and admitted two-thirds of that group. By 2007, applications had more than doubled and the acceptance rate had fallen to 56%. Fast-forward to 2023 — over 120,000 individuals applied, and the UC Irvine acceptance rate was hovering right around 25%. Need further...
Read MoreBerkeley and UCLA used to be the two clear-cut crown jewels of the University of California system. While that remains the case in 2024, many other branch campuses have become highly selective universities in their own right, with an ever-increasing degree of admissions difficulty. UC San Diego is the...
Read MoreThe University of California, Berkeley’s reputation as a haven for young liberals grew in the 1960s as it became the epicenter of protests over the Vietnam War and, in many ways, the very center of the counterculture movement itself. By the 1970s, the University had a reputation for strong...
Read MoreThe historical trajectory of UCLA admissions can best be understood through a once-per-decade peek at the university’s shifting acceptance rates. In 1980, nearly three-quarters of those who applied were accepted; by 1990, this had dropped to the low 40s. However, by 2000, it had fallen to the high 20s....
Read MoreThe University of Utah was founded all the way back in 1850, ancient history in terms of higher education in the Western United States. Amazingly, this is only one of several high-quality collegiate options in Utah, and BYU, a private university, comes at a bargain price. Okay, we’ve established...
Read MoreIf you are leaving your job – whether you’ve been offered a better-paying or happier job elsewhere, you’re moving to another city, or you’ve had some life changes that necessitate you quitting your current work – you’ll need to notify your current employer. An important skill to have in...
Read MoreFully personalized, asynchronous courses and assignments. A mastery and project-based curriculum. Deep learning and engagement. Weekly one-on-one mentorship. A vibrant student community. If any (or all) of those attributes resonated with you, you’ll want to keep reading—today, we’re taking a very close look at the Christa McAuliffe Academy School...
Read MoreFewer than one million people live in South Dakota so it may come as a surprise that the state boasts more than a dozen 4-year colleges and universities. Of course, not all schools are created equal, so we’ve done the work of evaluating which universities belong on the Mount...
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