
UC Merced’s recent R1 classification indicates their sharp growth in rankings
How UC Merced has risen in prestige throughout its 20 years in the UC system

Proactive preparation
My loved ones have prepared me to tackle the demands of college

Admit it.
MVHS students and staff discuss the choices of sharing college acceptances and decisions

Students reflect on the impact of high school activities on college
The MVHS community describes how their high school activities evolve into college

MVHS seniors share their college advice
Seniors share their differing college application and admission experiences

Deportation and defunding threats silence student activists’ voices
Addressing the ongoing threat towards the First Amendment rights stripped from non-citizen student activists

AB 1780 levels the playing field for California students
Students and staff discuss the complexities of legacy admissions with the rise of Assembly Bill 1780

MVHS athletes celebrate Division 1 National Signing Day
MVHS Student Athletic Senate holds a ceremony honoring commitments to Division 1 sports at universities

Students face unique challenges when going abroad for college
The process of applying to staying abroad for college poses significant challenges to students
Final questions with seniors
Leaving the seniors with advice

FAFSA failure
MVHS community speaks on recent challenges accessing financial aid due to system delay

Chatting Communities
Parent networks play both a positive and negative role in Bay Area high school culture