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The Tenth School in the UC System – UCSF

“Ten campuses. Endless possibilities,” is a well known statement shared across the UC system. Each campus within the UC system has something unique to offer its students. The diverse student population allows for the opportunity to understand new perspectives, as students pave the way for future innovation. While research is…

Growing Curiosity and its Relationship with Education

What is Curiosity? Curiosity can take many forms in the brain, and be explained in many different ways.  However, one indisputable opinion is that curiosity is essential to becoming your own self.  If you seek a straightforward definition, you will find that curiosity is defined as “a strong desire to…

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The Changing and Ever-Shrinking College Acceptance Rates

The 2022-2023 college application cycle resulted in many disappointed students due to shrinking college acceptance rates. However, the small number of acceptances is not something unique to this year. In recent years there has been a drastic drop in college acceptances across the nation. College admissions offices have become more…

A Digital Shift? The Future of the SAT 

What is the SAT?  The well-known SAT is a standardized test that most colleges and universities use as a factor in the admissions process in the United States. This test, administered by the College Board, is a traditional multiple-choice exam that covers math, reading, and grammar. The SAT score consists…