August 14, 2019
High school starts early for California freshmen in ‘summer bridge’
Studies show that freshman year can be one of the most critical years in a student's academic journey.
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college readiness
March 29, 2019
Another push to expand use of SAT in California amid criticism of test
One bill would let school districts give the SAT or ACT to all students, at state expense; another calls on UC and CSU to consider phasing out the tests altogether.
John Fensterwald
March 14, 2019
Charities disavow links to mastermind of college bribery scheme despite online claims
Leaders of youth-serving organizations in California and elsewhere said William Singer, who pleaded guilty to orchestrating an elaborate fraud to skirt admission standards at elite universities, falsely claimed to be partnering with them to help low-income children go to college.
David Washburn
January 23, 2019
How one California community college allows students to skip remedial English
The move helps students earn the credits needed to transfer to a University of California or California State University campus.
Mikhail Zinshteyn
August 8, 2018
Living the college dream: high-performing, low-income students reach for the nation’s top colleges
Students aiming for the Ivy League, Stanford, UC Berkeley or other top private and public universities learn about how to get there.
Mikhail Zinshteyn
June 28, 2018
California’s growing Latino college population brings attention and extra funds
Hispanic Serving colleges may be eligible for extra federal funds. But just as important, backers say, the Hispanic designation gives colleges a recruiting tool at a time when 51 percent of California high school graduates are Hispanic and their enrollments in higher education are increasing rapidly.
Larry Gordon
May 2, 2018
California university students are stretching...and it is all happening in writing class, not the gym
California state universities replace remedial English composition with a new model that takes two semesters and offers academic credit for both.
Larry Gordon
August 20, 2017
'A pathological optimist,' counseling award winner urges students to pursue college aid
Statewide award recipient Lynda McGee was praised for her efforts to get low-income students into college. She says that some students should try to attend college away from home to have a better shot at finishing in four years.
Larry Gordon
July 17, 2017
Upcoming Events
Webinars will delve into formative assessment techniques and the release of a report on how well high schools prepare graduates for college.
Theresa Harrington
July 12, 2017
Fresno Unified increases applications to CSUs and UCs
More students applied to CSU and UC colleges once they got timely information from counselors and others.
Theresa Harrington
June 27, 2017
How half of California's future workforce can earn college degrees at higher rates
Though often outshone by their coastal neighbors, California’s central and eastern regions are home to millions of potential college students who could make the difference between the state boasting a thriving economy – or not.
Mikhail Zinshteyn
February 21, 2017
California students again rank 5th in latest AP exam scores
Advanced Placement exam scores in California have grown steadily over the past decade, with the state now ranking 5th nationally for the percentage of students earning scores that qualify for college credit.
Fermin Leal
December 6, 2016
Young men outnumbered in college readiness efforts; more male recruits sought
Girls and young women often comprise at least 60 percent of students in programs. Attracting more boys is now a priority, but it won't be easy.