Resources

These are the guides, tools, and notes I've put together for BCP families. They're organized by where you are in the process, and I add to them throughout the year.

Questions about anything here? Reach out any time. - Rya

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Building your college list Grades and testing Applying Paying for college Updates from admission offices

Building your college list

Figuring out what matters to your student before choosing where to apply.

Dr. Antonoff's College Match Survey A self-survey worksheet for family conversations about your "must haves" and "nice to haves" before we build your list. Grades 10 and 11

Grades and testing

How colleges read your GPA and test scores, and how to plan for both.

Understanding the PSAT, SAT, and ACT Whether you need scores, how the SAT and ACT compare, a grade-by-grade testing roadmap, and how to prepare. Grades 9 to 12 UC/CSU GPA Calculator Estimate your UC and CSU "a-g" GPA, which is often different from the GPA on your transcript. Grades 10 to 12

Applying

Getting your materials ready, and staying on top of things after you hit submit.

Resumes and Brag Sheets The BCP resume template, brag sheet timing, local high school recommendation forms, and tips for describing your activities. Grades 9 to 12 Admission Interviews and Recordings What Glimpse and InitialView are, which colleges accept video, and which offer or expect interviews. Grade 12 Senior Year Reminders Key dates and a checklist for after you apply, when decisions arrive, and once you're admitted. Grade 12

Paying for college

Financial aid, scholarships, and understanding what a college will really cost.

Paying for College, Explained The aid calendar, FAFSA and CSS Profile, need-based vs. merit aid, need-blind admission, local scholarships, and net price calculators. Grades 11 and 12

Updates from admission offices

My notes from counselor conferences and campus sessions, with the latest data and policy changes.

University of California: 2026 Conference Updates Fall 2026 admit rates, GPA ranges, selective majors, and new programs for all nine UC campuses. Grades 11 and 12 USC: 2026 Counselor Conference Highlights USC's calendar, Early Decision and merit aid advice, testing, and notes on Viterbi, Marshall, and transfer admission. Grades 11 and 12

Last updated September 2026. Dates and policies change often, so always confirm details with each college. Have a question or a topic you'd like to see here? Get in touch.