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- November 6, 2026
- Application timelines
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- Transfer and graduate
College Pricing 2026: Look Past the Sticker Price
College Board's 2026 pricing report puts average in-state public four-year tuition at $12,290. This article covers sticker prices, net prices, and California figures.
Early Decision II: Using a Binding January Deadline
Early Decision II is as binding as ED I, with deadlines from January 1 to 15. This guide compares seven colleges and how Irvine seniors can use it.
UC Activities and Awards: How to Fill 20 Entries
UC applications close November 30. Activities and Awards allows 20 entries in six categories and is locked after submission. Here are the rules and writing tips.
Common App Before Early Deadlines: Five Checks
Early deadlines arrive November 1. Common App counts 11:59 p.m. in the student's time zone, and submitted applications cannot be changed. Five checks for Irvine seniors.
UC, CSU, Private Colleges: Three Applications Compared
UC and CSU applications close November 30; most private early deadlines fall on November 1. A comparison of dates, fees, essays, recommendations, and testing.
Recommendation Letters: Four Steps for IUSD Seniors
Early deadlines begin in mid-October. MIT and Stanford require two teacher letters; the University of California accepts none at application. Rules by college.
After UC Decisions: Four Dates from March to July
UC decisions arrive in March, the SIR is due by May 1, final transcripts by July 1 and AP scores by July 15. What each date requires and what missing it costs.
Early Decision vs. Early Action: Which Are Binding
Common App, following NACAC definitions, separates binding Early Decision from nonbinding Early Action. This guide compares the restrictions and reply dates of each plan.
UC Application Timeline: From August 1 to May 1
The UC application for fall 2027 opens August 1, closes November 30, releases decisions in March, and requires a reply by May 1. Seven dates Irvine seniors need to plan.
School Spotlight: Sage Hill School
Sage Hill School serves grades 7 to 12 and asks for ISEE or SSAT scores. This profile covers the facts, the application checklist and the 2026-27 dates.
SSAT Prep Guide for Private School Applicants
The 2026-27 testing year offers six standard SSAT dates with fixed deadlines. This guide covers registration, testing formats, score reporting and a six-month countdown.
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