Policy Briefs
All PeiPaoLab posts filed under "Policy Briefs".
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Visa Scrutiny Is Tightening for International Students
Visa interview waits and social media screening are up for international students. Here's what actually affects your US college timeline — and what doesn't.
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Some Colleges Are Requiring the SAT Again — Now What?
After going test-optional, some top schools now require the SAT or ACT again. Here's which ones, why, and how to check each target school's real rules this cycle.
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California Banned Legacy and Donor Admissions
California now bans legacy and donor preferences at private universities — Stanford and USC are affected, public UCs aren't. Here's what it means for Chinese families.
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Test-Optional This Cycle: Submit Scores or Not?
Test-Optional is now long-term policy, but skipping scores isn't neutral — Top 30 schools quietly favor submitters. Here's a decision framework by tier.
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What UC Test-Blind Actually Means for California Chinese-American Families
UC has been Test-Blind for several cycles, but many Chinese-American parents still grind for SAT scores hoping it helps with UCLA. What Test-Blind really means and how it differs from Test-Optional.