El Estoque

Getting with the program

Sophia Ma and Trisha Sannappanavar • October 5, 2022

MVHS alum recount their experiences in specialized programs

Opportunity cost: The detriments of astronomical college tuition

Anushka De, Editor-in-chief • November 9, 2021

It's difficult to take advantage of educational opportunities and manage the burden of higher education tuition

Letter of recommendation season is here

Gavin Hung, Staff Writer • September 25, 2021

With most college applications being due between November and January, many teachers have been confronted with an onslaught of requests for letters of recommendation from seniors. In order to prepare,...

Education

Abdullah Memon • October 27, 2020

The 2020 presidential election could shape the future of colleges and universities

College in COVID-19

Michelle Chen, Sophia Chen, Suraj Gangaram, Justine Ha, Tanish Mendki, Oishee Misra, and Riya Ravuri • October 26, 2020

Exploring the various ways the pandemic affects colleges and the application process

Updating their status

Alyssa Hui • May 24, 2019

Seniors explain their decisions in whether or not to post about what college they will attend

A word of advice: MVHS seniors on college applications

Aanchal Garg • March 10, 2018

Seniors reflect on their experiences applying to college

MVHS alumni discuss community college

Tal Marom • November 4, 2015

Community college is often stigmatized on our campus, but what do our alumni at De Anza have to say about it?

Cal cuts

Deepa Kollipara • November 1, 2009

Budget cuts forces UC Berkeley to remove 600 in-state admission spots 111 and 600. The number of seats cut in the UC Berkeley 2010 freshman class is almost six-times the number of MVHS students accepted...