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SAGE Scholars Monthly Newsletter | July 2026

California Lutheran University Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium

California Lutheran University Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium

SAGE Scholars is delighted to announce that California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran) has joined the SAGE Scholars College Consortium. A private liberal arts university with deep roots in faith-based education and a forward-looking commitment to student success, Cal Lutheran brings a rich and diverse academic experience to families enrolled in the Tuition Rewards program.

Founded in 1959 and located in Thousand Oaks, California, Cal Lutheran is a private, nonprofit university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Situated between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara on a 225-acre suburban campus, the university enrolls more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students from 40 states and 67 countries. Cal Lutheran offers 45 undergraduate majors and 48 minors through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Management, Graduate School of Education, Graduate School of Psychology, School for Professional and Continuing Studies, and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. Read More

A Family's Roadmap: Planning for College Year by Year

A Family's Roadmap: Planning for College Year by Year

College planning doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Here's what families should focus on, year by year, from freshman fall through senior spring.

 

Undermatching in College Admissions: When Talented Students Aim Too Low

Every year, many low income, academically strong students make college choices that do not match their abilities. They are not being rejected by competitive colleges; they simply never reach. This pattern, known as undermatching, is one of the most important yet least understood issues in college admissions. If you have built a strong transcript, taken challenging courses, and earned consistently high grades, this guide is designed to help you.

How to Study Effectively: A Science-Backed Guide for Students

Rereading and highlighting feel productive but don't build real memory. Here are eight research-backed techniques that actually improve how much you retain and recall.

How to Study Effectively: A Science-Backed Guide for Students

Member College News

Saint Vincent College launches Career Exploration Partnership Program

Saint Vincent College launches Career Exploration Partnership Program

Saint Vincent College is integrating a new career exploration unit into its first-year writing course, giving freshmen the opportunity to engage directly with alumni working in fields of interest. The initiative reflects the College's mission to help students integrate their professional aspirations with the broader purposes of human life. Read More

Alfred University continues articulation agreement with Villanova University for nursing students

Alfred University continues articulation agreement with Villanova University for nursing students

Alfred University recently renewed an articulation agreement with Villanova University, Villanova, PA, through which students graduating from Alfred University would be guaranteed acceptance in Villanova's nursing program for a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Read More