Students,
Not Statistics
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Stop the Stress
Test optional, test blind and GPA requirements creating too much stress?
It's not the 4 years, but the 40 years that follows
With a plethora of options available, choosing your path can be confusing. Trident Prep can help you cut through the noise to find your right fit.
Why seek an independent education counselor
With overall admission rates to highly selective colleges for the Class of 2027 plummeting, in many instances, below 5%, it’s natural to wish to seek out help.

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University of California Admission Rates
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Rank | Campus | Admit Rate (2024) | Admit Rate (2023) |
1 | Los Angeles | 9% | 8.8% |
2 | Berkeley | 11% | 11.6% |
3 | Irvine | 28.8% | 25.8% |
4 | San Diego | 26.8% | 24.7% |
5 | Santa Barbara | 32.9% | 27.9% |
6 | Davis | 42.1% | 41.9% |
7 | Santa Cruz | 65% | 62.7% |
8 | Riverside | 76.4% | 70.9% |
9 | Merced | 91.7% | 93.3% |

Common App Ready
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A complete toolkit of tips and best practices designed to help your students complete their applications successfully and on time.
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Use these resources to help you get acquainted with what the Common App is and how it works. They'll learn about unfamiliar terms, what international students need to know, and more.


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We succeed by building on the strengths and passions already unique to students, and by empowering them to develop a strong and focused voice.


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