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116 Orange County private schools, US boarding schools, and 22 US universities, each with tuition, admission tests, and an application timeline.
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Four-year course maps, math acceleration, weighting rules, and AP strategy for University, Irvine, Woodbridge, Northwood, and Portola.
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Practical articles on APAAS, ISEE policy, AMC prep, and SAT timing.
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Brief: BU Presidential Scholarship Deadline Is Dec 1
Boston University's half-tuition Presidential Scholarship requires a complete admission application by December 1, with no extra essay. Eligibility, dates, next steps.
Brief: Vanderbilt Merit Scholarships Close Dec 1
Applications for Vanderbilt's two full-tuition scholarships close December 1 and open only after the admission application is submitted. Process, numbers, and next steps.
Irvine AP Exam Sales Closed: February Adds a $40 Fee
College Board's fall AP ordering deadline is November 13, and fall sales at several Irvine high schools closed in late October. February dates, fees, and refunds.
Brief: December ACT Registration Extended to Nov 9
ACT extended early registration for the December 12 test to November 9; late registration ends November 29 with a $42 fee. Dates, fees, and who should register.
Brief: USC Performing Arts Deadline Is December 1
USC's dance, drama, and music schools take first-year applicants only by December 1, with merit scholarship review. What Irvine seniors should prepare now.
Federal Transfer Credit Rule Takes Effect July 2027
A new Education Department rule makes colleges publish transfer credit criteria, explain each denial in writing, and allow appeals. What it means for Irvine students.