--- title: "Julian Chou | Elite Prep" description: "14 articles by Julian Chou on the Elite Prep blog: college admissions, test strategy and study advice." url: "https://eliteprep.com/blog/author/julian-chou/" image: "https://eliteprep.com/og/page/en/blog/author/julian-chou.png" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- # Julian Chou Elite Prep Branch Director Elite Prep Branch Director since 2003; JD, Loyola Law School; BA, UC Berkeley ## Articles by Julian Chou - ![Group of diverse classmates engaged in a collaborative learning discussion around a table in a modern classroom setting](https://eliteprep.com/media/iStock-2175699597-jpg-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Why Undergraduate Co-Op Programs Are Becoming More Popular](https://eliteprep.com/blog/undergraduate-co-op-programs-becoming-more-popular/) Many applicants focus on majors, rankings, and campus life when choosing a college. November 4, 2026 Julian Chou - ![A row of worn hardcover books standing upright, seen close-up from their page edges](https://media.eliteprep.com/unsplash%2Bbooks%2Bworn%2Bpages-webp-w400.webp) [ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/act/) [SAT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/sat/) ### [306 MORE Vocabulary Words You Must Know for the SAT & ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2026/9/14/306-vocabulary-words-you-must-know-for-the-sat-and-act/) Having a strong understanding and ability to use a wide range of words accurately is important for students to achieve outstanding scores on standardized… September 15, 2026 Julian Chou - ![Engineering students in safety glasses working at a machine in a university workshop](https://media.eliteprep.com/unsplash-image-omrpeqLz6Po-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Engineering + Business: Combined Programs at Top U.S. Colleges](https://eliteprep.com/blog/engineering-business-combined-programs-at-top-us-colleges/) Combined engineering and business programs at seven US colleges, from Penn’s M&T to UC Berkeley’s M.E.T., and what sets each one apart. September 2, 2026 Julian Chou - ![Student holding textbooks](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-813019744-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [How Your Major Choice Affects College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-your-major-choice-affects-college-admissions/) One of the most misunderstood aspects of the college admission process is the role of a student’s intended academic major. August 27, 2026 Julian Chou - ![Student Leaning Over Railing](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1457595993-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [College Essay Brainstorming: How to Find Your Best Story](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-essay-brainstorming-how-to-find-your-best-story/) Struggling to find a college essay topic? Use these college essay brainstorming questions to uncover meaningful stories from your everyday experiences. August 25, 2026 Julian Chou - ![Student and tutor working on college supplemental essay](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-887448060-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Are College Supplemental Essays Disappearing? Why They Still Matter for Most College Applicants](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-supplemental-essays-disappearing/) Some colleges have eliminated supplemental essays, but most selective colleges still require them. August 19, 2026 Julian Chou - ![A smiling student sits with classmates around a laptop in a bright classroom](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1010059710%2B%281%29-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [What Should You Write About in Your College Essay? How to Help Colleges Get to Know You](https://eliteprep.com/blog/what-should-you-write-about-in-your-college-essay/) Not sure what to write about in your college essay? Learn how to choose meaningful experiences that reveal who you are beyond grades and activities. August 17, 2026 Julian Chou - ![Students working on laptops at desks in a classroom, with a periodic table poster on the wall](https://media.eliteprep.com/should-you-take-ACT-science-test-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Should You Take the ACT Science Test? What Students Need to Know Before Registering for the Enhanced ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/should-you-take-the-act-science-test/) With the introduction of the Enhanced ACT, the ACT Science section is optional and no longer contributes to a student's ACT composite score. July 28, 2026 Julian Chou - ![Split image: a university campanile tower among trees, and hands typing on a laptop with multiple-choice A B C D answer bubbles overlaid.](https://media.eliteprep.com/UC-SAT-Faculty-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Could the SAT and ACT Return to UC Admissions? What High School Sophomores Need to Know](https://eliteprep.com/blog/could-the-sat-and-act-return-to-uc-admissions/) For the past several years, the University of California has operated under a test-blind admissions policy… May 29, 2026 Julian Chou - ![A miniature black graduation cap resting on the corner of a stack of books](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-2165826700-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Waitlisted vs. Deferred vs. Rejected: What Each College Decision Really Means](https://eliteprep.com/blog/waitlisted-vs-deferred-vs-rejected-what-each-college-decision-really-means/) Each spring—and sometimes earlier in the admissions cycle—high school seniors receive one of several different decisions from colleges. April 2, 2026 Julian Chou - ![A student in a blue top writing in a notebook at a desk beside an open laptop](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-638656670-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [How to Write a Strong Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) for College Waitlists](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-to-write-a-strong-letter-of-continued-interest-loci-for-college-waitlists/) For high school seniors who receive a waitlist decision, one of the most common questions is: Should I send a Letter of Continued Interest? April 2, 2026 Julian Chou - ![A line of students standing by a window, one holding a clipboard and pen while others wait.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-2044487253-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [How Many Students Actually Get Off the College Waitlist? Real Admissions Data Explained](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-many-students-actually-get-off-the-college-waitlist-real-admissions-data-explained/) What are the actual chances of being admitted from a waitlist? The answer varies widely by college and by year. April 2, 2026 Julian Chou - ![A high school student in a beanie and plaid shirt looks up thoughtfully from a laptop in a classroom.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-2227835968-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [College Waitlisted? What High School Seniors Should Do Next](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-waitlisted-what-high-school-seniors-should-do-next/) While it can feel frustrating or confusing, a waitlist decision does not mean the admissions process is over. April 2, 2026 Julian Chou - ![A smiling graduate in cap and gown holds a diploma tied with a red ribbon outdoors near city buildings.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-graduate-1-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Colleges Still Accepting Applications in March: What High School Seniors Need to Know](https://eliteprep.com/blog/colleges-still-accepting-applications-in-march-what-high-school-seniors-need-to-know/) By early March, most high school seniors have already submitted their college applications. March 18, 2026 Julian Chou