Does the College You Go to Matter?
This question is just as valid today as it ever was! For many college applicants, attending a highly-ranked undergraduate program is not...
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Bentham Team
Aug 306 min read
What Is Most Important to College Admissions?
As the world evolves, so too does the definition of an ideal university student. The entire landscape of the college admissions process...
Bentham Admissions Team
May 312 min read
Depth is More Important than Breadth
Students hoping to get into elite universities often make the mistake of having a grab bag of extracurricular and summer activities,...
Bentham Team
May 93 min read
Lessons from this year’s admissions results
It’s fair to say that 2024 was a brutal year for highly qualified students applying to elite colleges. Everyone knows a story of someone...
Bentham Team
Mar 154 min read
Spring Checklist for College Applicants
Here are the actions you should be taking this spring to make sure you’re ready for college application season. By the end of the summer...
Bentham Team
Feb 264 min read
How to use the Additional Information Section
You’ve revised your essay a hundred and ten times until it is a glittering gem. You’ve chased down recommenders, arranged and rearranged...
Bentham Team
Jan 263 min read
How to prepare for your college interview
When you fill out your applications, you will encounter this question: do you want to have an interview? The interview is one more...
Bentham Team
Jan 193 min read
How much does GPA Matter?
As you monitor your child’s academic progress, you know that the future applicant’s grades must be high, preferably a 4.0, a GPA that...
Bentham Team
Dec 1, 20232 min read
The Glitch Myth
One persistent myth about the college admissions process is the infamous “glitch” that might affect the computerized filing of your...
Bentham Team
Nov 20, 20233 min read
Make sure your UC PIQs stand out
The UC system takes fewer than 1 in 5 applicants, and for schools like Berkeley, and UCLA, it’s more like 1 in 20, so how do you make...
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