Why 9th Grade Still Matters for UC Admissions Even Though It Does Not Count in UC GPA
A parent-friendly guide to why freshman year still matters for UC admissions, course rigor, habits, and long term strategy.
A parent-friendly guide to why freshman year still matters for UC admissions, course rigor, habits, and long term strategy.
Your junior is picking senior year courses right now. And there’s a version of this conversation that feels obvious: take
You are watching your junior drown in AP classes, test prep, and college anxiety and every instinct you have says:
There are still merit scholarships open in March 2026. Coach Tony shares which ones to prioritize and how to make a strong last-minute application.