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Promising News for College Bound Students

California College Promise Plan Californians celebrated in 2017 when lawmakers passed the California College Promise program which allocated $46 million to 114 community colleges to help with college costs, not restricted to tuition. It left…

Mundo AcademyJuly 16, 2019

Financing College

The Net Price Calculator: Estimate the Cost of College

What is the Net Price Calculator? You may have questions about how to use and understand a college’s Net Price Calculator. This tool allows you to compare the costs of your prospective colleges prior to…

Mundo AcademyJune 10, 2019

College Entrance Exams

Understanding Your SAT Score Report

Many students received their SAT scores this week. While many focus on the total score, the score report offers a lot more information that can help them prepare for their next test attempt. When Mundo…

Mundo AcademyMay 29, 2019

Getting Ready for College

Surviving College as a Latinx

Even though more and more Latinxs are attending college, enrollment of Latinx and Black students still lags at top universities and colleges. For example, only 13% of students at Harvard are Latinx while 47% are…

Mundo AcademyApril 18, 2019

Getting Ready for College

Summer Science and Engineering Programs

Mundo AcademyApril 5, 2019

Getting Ready for College

Making the Most of College Tours

It’s an exciting time: you’re touring your prospective colleges. Your hard work has paid off, but now it’s time to make a decision. Here’s a quick and easy guide to make the most of your…

Mundo AcademyMarch 21, 2019

College Entrance Exams

Test Optional Policies Backfiring on Underrepresented Groups

Students of color may consider applying to test-optional schools in order to improve their chances of admissions, but new findings show that this isn't always the case. Several years ago, colleges and universities adopted a…

Mundo AcademyMarch 13, 2019

College Entrance Exams

Should You Opt Out of Testing?

Some colleges and universities are offering applicants the option to skip college entrance exams. You may be tempted to opt out of the SAT and ACT, but considering what the current data suggests, you might…

Mundo AcademyFebruary 21, 2019

Getting Ready for College

How You Browse the Web Can Influence College Recruitment

Signing up to receive a newsletter from the college of your dreams can have some impact on your admissions! You should know that while you peruse a university’s website, that website is likely being silently…

Mundo AcademyFebruary 21, 2019

College Entrance Exams

Does Taking a Practice SAT/ACT Test Make a Difference?

Mundo Academy Answer Sheet As a highschooler, you have so much going on that it’s difficult to give up a precious Saturday to take a practice test; consequently, you may wonder if it is worth…

Mundo AcademyFebruary 13, 2019

Promising News for College Bound Students

The Net Price Calculator: Estimate the Cost of College

Understanding Your SAT Score Report

Surviving College as a Latinx

Summer Science and Engineering Programs

Making the Most of College Tours

Test Optional Policies Backfiring on Underrepresented Groups

Should You Opt Out of Testing?

How You Browse the Web Can Influence College Recruitment

Does Taking a Practice SAT/ACT Test Make a Difference?

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