As a college admissions counselor, I can't stress enough how important letters of recommendation are in the college application process....

Congratulations, your child got into college! This is an exciting milestone for your family, and it’s worth celebrating. But now comes...

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We are excited to announce that Royal College Consulting has been approved as a Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer...

Beginning with the Class of 2023 we are once again recommending that all our students plan to take either the SAT or ACT as part of their...

The students we were fortunate enough to work with on their college applications this year are dynamos! Dynamo means a forceful and...

Attending college fairs are an important part of the college planning process. With large numbers of colleges and universities gathered...

I had the opportunity to attend a counselor conference in early March sponsored by the Regional Admissions Counselors of California...

It’s not too late to find a summer program for your high school student for this summer! Below are listed several enrichment programs in...

Does your child, or the students you work with, ever find their attention wandering from their studies or realize too late they’ve missed...

Students choose to start their higher education journey at community colleges for a variety of reasons. For some, it is a better...

To get financial aid, you need to apply for it. Your first step is getting to know the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)....

Most college fairs are still online instead of student’s preferred medium of in-person. However, there are many benefits to online...

How do students stand out in the new college admission landscape of test blind in the case of the University of California and California...

The UC campuses use a single application for submission to all nine of their campuses, though a separate $70 application fee is charged...

Now that the 2021-22 college admission cycle is in full swing, family discussions inevitably turn to “how will tuition, fees, housing,...

To recap from our blog last week, holistic review is a university admissions strategy that assesses an applicant’s unique experiences...

What Is Holistic Review? Holistic review is a university admissions strategy that assesses an applicant’s unique experiences alongside...

After logging 100s of hours on in rehearsals and on stage, or on the practice field and in games, students get the opportunity to share...