Applying to college is all about making choices: which colleges to apply to, how to present yourself in essays, what families are willing to spend. Students applying to college today also have more choices than ever in college application forms. …
Our Service Program Volunteers made the Arcadia Moon Festival a success! Special Thanks to all of our volunteers: over 20 student volunteers and parents who helped make a wonderful night for countless families who attended the Moon Festival! From setting …
Dear Parents and Students! The buzz around school right now is all about recommendations. How do you get the best recommendations for your college applications? Here are 3 steps to outstanding recommendations: Get Ready. Before you start asking teachers, counselors …
Please join us for this Month’s Service Event! Volunteer with the Arcadia Chinese Association at their annual event, The Chinese Moon Festival! Volunteer while enjoying an evening of Chinese music, dance, martial arts, and storytelling as we observe the moon …
In a brand-name driven society, it’s no surprise that families often turn to magazine rankings to help them find the “best” college. While college administrators may publicly dismiss rankings as meaningless, favorable rankings are often featured prominently on a school’s …
Are you interested in traveling to see how other people live, looking at National Geo-graphic, or visiting a King Tut exhibit? If so, majoring in Anthropology might be just up your alley. Anthropology is the study of people, their evolution, …
Applying to college can be a costly proposition. According to U.S. News and World Reports, the average college application fee charged by colleges is $42, with more than a quarter of schools charging $50 or more. Add in the cost …
Early application plans pose a dilemma. Early Decision (ED) means that a student applies to one school, usually in November, receives a decision in December, and is then obligated to attend if accepted. Acceptance rates are higher at most schools …
Our Mavin Service Program volunteered with the Pasadena Symphony at their POPs concert on August 19th. Our volunteers devoted more than 8 hours of their time at this event, they all did a spectacular job! They helped setup the entire …
BACK TO SCHOOL! Get a jump start this year by enrolling in our Fall Programs! Want to master writing essays? Need to learn to Speak Confidently in front of the Class? Want that Perfect SAT Score? Finish Your College Applications …