You have the grades. You’re involved. You’re driven. So why would a student like you need help? Because getting into a top 30 college today isn’t just about academics and activities. It’s about having a strategy that matches the complexity of holistic admissions—and a future shaped by AI and uncertainty. At Upward Path Institute, we […]
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Over the past decade, UCEazy has had the privilege of guiding thousands of families through the often overwhelming world of college admissions. As we’ve grown, so has our mission. It became clear that our name needed to better reflect the full scope of what we offer—and where we’re headed. That’s why we’re proud to introduce […]
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In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce, the needs of employers are evolving rapidly. This shift necessitates a corresponding transformation in higher education, prompting colleges to adapt and innovate to better prepare students for the future. This document explores whether some institutions may innovate more swiftly than their higher-ranked counterparts, potentially disrupting […]
UCEazy Alumni Spotlight My name is Shivani Gupta, and I graduated from Monta Vista High School and UCEazy in June 2020. Just a few years ago, I was in your shoes and was starting to hear more about the college application process, whether it was in my day-to-day conversations or from my teachers and my […]
Lessons Learned from the 2020-2021 College Admissions Cycle At this point, colleges have evaluated which students were accepted, and students are preparing for college in the fall. Things are coming back to “normal,” but there are many changes that have taken place in college admissions amid these unprecedented times. UCEazy experts saw two major factors […]
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College Admissions Trends Vinnie Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder of UCEazy answered some important questions regarding college admissions and UCEazy. In this interview, Vinnie Gupta sheds light on the shift in the college admissions landscape. Vinnie begins by sharing the difference between holistic and non-holistic colleges. Then, he shares the necessary components of writing college admissions […]
Deepti UCEazy Video Interview In this video interview, UCEazy College Prep Lead Counselor Shari Schussel chats with a former UCEazy and Irvington High School student who now attends the University of California San Diego. Deepti explains how she used her summer to discover her future career path with the help of UCEazy. […]
Why is a college admissions journey similar to a start-up’s journey? Silicon Valley is the world’s capital for technology startups. When a technology company is creating a new product offering, most work activities can be characterized as one of the two categories: marketing or product development. This analogy maps fairly well to an ideal college […]
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Lessons Learned from the 2019-2020 College Admissions Cycle Decisions have been made. College admissions offices have decided which students made the cut and students have finalized which college they will attend. Even with all of the uncertainty due to COVID-19, college this fall will happen, even if it’s virtually. Two trends that stood out this […]
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The University of California is phasing out the SAT and ACT. What does this mean for your college admissions strategy? We are living in unprecedented times. Between the pandemic and civil unrest, and all the second-order effects of major events, where does that leave students seeking admission to a high-quality university? The University of California […]
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