🍦 Today's Scoops: What even is yield protection? (Oct 17)

Good morning folks! Here’s what we have today:

1. Link Lounge Refresh

2. School of the Day: UC Irvine

3. TikTok Thursday: Yield protection and the admissions “formula”

LINK LOUNGE REFRESH
New Resources & Scholarships!

Sorry we forgot to update yesterday! Here’s yesterday’s refresh:

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays we will be updating the Link Lounge section with links to great resources such as scholarships and tools during the college application process. You’ll find it at the top of your email on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and near the bottom during the rest of the week.

(NEW) Polygence - Get ahead on the competitive road to college with passion-fueled research opportunities

(NEW) Cyber Patriot - Cyber education program and competition for high schoolers.

extracurriculars.org - Find the best and newest ECs to pursue in the #1 High School EC database

inspirit.ai - The only Artificial Intelligence program for high schoolers developed by Stanford and MIT alumni

INFO ZONE
Upcoming Visits and Info Sessions

Why Princeton? Virtual Open House - Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM (Pacific)

MIT Online Information Session - Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Leadership at Cornell Engineering - Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM (Pacific)

Stanford University Virtual Visit - Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM until 5:30 PM

SCHOOL OF THE DAY
UC Irvine

Every day, we cover a different school, helping you learn something new about your favorite schools or find a new school that could end up being your dream school.

We’ve done two of the other UCs already this week, so we figured, why not throw in another one today?

📍 Location: Irvine, CA
🎓 Student Body: 28,662 undergrads out of 35,937 total students
📊 Acceptance Rate: 21% (119,191 applicants)
💸 Tuition: $11,834 (in-state), $42,611 (out-of-state)
📅 Admission Options: Regular Decision (Nov 30)
🏆 Top Ranking Programs: Kinesiology (#21), Computer Science (#30), Biology (#40) (Niche)
📈 Most Popular Majors: Social Sciences (17%), Psychology (12%), Engineering (12%) (Scoir)

Some pros

💻 Top Computer Science and Engineering Programs: UCI’s Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences and Henry Samueli School of Engineering are standout programs for students interested in cutting-edge technology and engineering fields. UCI offers hands-on labs and resources like the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2) for tech-savvy students. Explore UCI Engineering and Computer Science.

🎮 Thriving eSports Program: UCI is a leader in collegiate eSports, with a state-of-the-art eSports Arena and one of the top-ranked gaming teams in the country. For students passionate about gaming and technology, UCI offers scholarships and a dedicated community. Learn more about UCI eSports.

📚 Simple Application Process: Like all UC schools, UCI offers an easy application process without requiring essays or letters of recommendation, making it straightforward and less time-consuming for applicants. Learn about the UC Application.

🏖️ Prime Southern California Location: UCI’s location offers easy access to beaches, Disneyland, and major cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. It’s a perfect mix of academic rigor and Southern California lifestyle. Explore Irvine, CA.

Some Negatives

📊 Heavy STEM Focus: While UCI has strong programs in the sciences, some students may find the arts and humanities less prominent in comparison to its STEM focus, limiting options for those seeking a more diverse academic experience. Explore UCI’s Majors.

💵 Cost of Living in Irvine: Irvine is a beautiful, safe, and affluent city, but the cost of living can be quite high, which might pose challenges for students looking for affordable off-campus housing. Check out Irvine’s Cost of Living.

TIKTOK THURSDAY
Yield protection and the admissions “formula”

DAILY DEADLINE UPDATES
UT and UNC materials due by Oct 23!

In the Daily Deadlines section, we will keep you updated on upcoming deadlines in the college admissions world. Remember to not procrastinate and stay ahead of these deadlines!

University of Texas/UNC Chapel Hill Materials Deadline: October 23
Most ED, REA & EA Deadlines: November 1

THE ARCHIVE
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