Nervous? I would be too

Published Saturday, December 11, 2021 by Tarang

Recently on the ABC Family hit show Pretty Little Liars, Emily receives a letter from Danby University claiming that they want her as part of their swim team. (Keeping with the tradition of Liars the letter is actually a fake from the mysterious and malicious person named “A”). Nevertheless, a real college scout is willing to negotiate a scholarship with her, but Emily doesn’t mind looking at other schools too. Emily and her mother continue to do their research to prepare her for the application process, which includes looking at competitive swim teams. Emily’s best… Continue Reading

The Journey- How I got to Cal (Part 5)

Published Saturday, December 4, 2021 by Tarang

Cal’s mascot, Oski the Bear, at Cal Day Hello! I hope you’ve all caught up on Glee just as I have and are ready for Part 5. Let’s flash-forward to March when admissions decisions for freshman applicants are given out. (Visit http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/ for general information on dates, deadlines, and more detail on applying to the UC system). I was feeling confident as decision day approached. I had spent thorough time on writing my essays and filling out my application. I had made sure all necessary documents like transcripts and test scores were in order, and… Continue Reading

The Journey- How I got to Cal (Part 4)

Published Saturday, December 4, 2021 by Tarang

“Don’t stop believing! Hold on to that feeling!” Sorry I got sidetracked there kiddies. I was just enjoying my favorite Journey song, especially the version by the cast of Glee. Now, for those of you who watch this marvelous TV show, you know that this week’s episode featured some tough love doled out by former cheerleader Brittany. Brittany, in a moment of sudden self-confidence, tells the ever-ambitious Rachel that she (Rachel) is not a trend-setter because people don’t look to her for fashion advice. Brittany was basically telling Rachel (in a twisted way) to play… Continue Reading

The Journey- How I got to Cal (Part 1)

Published Saturday, December 4, 2021 by Tarang

It is always difficult to pick which colleges to apply to because of the numerous factors involved. There are quantitative aspects such as grades and SATs and qualitative aspects such as major programs and location. Just like any other high school student, I was confused when it came time to choose which colleges to apply to. I decided to use the summer between junior and senior year to create a list of colleges that were appropriate for me. Before I get to that summer though, I must give a little background. I was a student… Continue Reading

Financing your Education

Published Saturday, December 4, 2021 by Tarang

It’s a cold December morning here in Fremont and we each have our ways of fighting the chill. Some of us like to drink a warm cup of tea, while others make ample use of their blankets. But for you high school students the only way to survive the cold is to take the heat. It’s time to face the truth that college is going to be expensive, and you are going to have to learn the various ways of financing your education: Scholarships: This is probably the best way to pay for an education…. Continue Reading


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