UC Irvine TAG Changes: Excluded Majors for Fall 2027 and Fall 2028
While UC Irvine has not yet made a formal public announcement, several California community colleges have begun notifying their students that UC Irvine plans to remove a notable list of majors from its Transfer Admission Guarantee, or TAG, program.
Does UCSD Admit by Major? What Applicants Need to Know for the Upcoming 2026-27 Admissions Cycle
Most high school summer classes are not UC-honors designated, meaning an A earns only 4.0 grade points instead of 5.0. For students targeting UCLA or UC Berkeley, where the median admitted fully weighted GPA exceeds 4.5, those lower-value grades can actually hurt your application. Learn why a UC-transferable college course is almost always the smarter summer choice for competitive UC applicants.
College Admissions: Why Taking High School Summer Classes May Hurt Your UC Application
Most high school summer classes are not UC-honors designated, meaning an A earns only 4.0 grade points instead of 5.0. For students targeting UCLA or UC Berkeley, where the median admitted fully weighted GPA exceeds 4.5, those lower-value grades can actually hurt your application. Learn why a UC-transferable college course is almost always the smarter summer choice for competitive UC applicants.
UC Transfer:
2 Surprising Truths About College Choice
Most community colleges are equally valid for UC transfer. Learn the two exceptions — major prep gaps and UCLA TAP — and what actually moves the needle.
UC Transfer Requirements: The Nuances That Trip Up Applicants Every Year
Knowing the UC transfer requirements is the easy part. Understanding the nuances that cost students admission every year is harder. A practical guide for junior-level transfer applicants.
When “Good Enough” Planning Creates Long-Term Constraints
Grades and test scores establish academic readiness. They rarely decide outcomes on their own.
Why Strong Students Still Get Rejected at Selective Colleges
Grades and test scores establish academic readiness. They rarely decide outcomes on their own.
UCLA Transfer Majors With the Tightest Admission Bottlenecks (Fall 2025)
Most UC transfer delays don’t happen because a student “did something wrong.” They happen because small decisions compound in ways families don’t see coming.
UC Berkeley Transfer Majors With the Lowest Admission Rates (Fall 2025)
Most UC transfer delays don’t happen because a student “did something wrong.” They happen because small decisions compound in ways families don’t see coming.
How College Seniors Can Obtain a Job in These Tough Hiring Times
The job market for college seniors is currently quite competitive. Desirable job openings are often attracting hundreds of applicants, and the situation is worsened by reduced hiring and competition from experienced candidates, including those who have recently been laid off. However, with the right strategies, college seniors can improve their chances of finding employment. Here […]
