University of California
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How to Write the UC Essay Prompts 2023/2024 (+ ...

This guide covers how to write the UC essay prompts (or PIQs) with exercises and essay examples to help you along the way.

Common App, Student Resources
Ethan Sawyer
How to Write a Successful Common App Activities ...

Write an impressive college activities list for your common app using this step-by-step guide and awesome activities list for college applications example, with notes on how to select the right verbs and to decide how many hours per week to list. 

How to Write a Successful Common App Activities List
Personal Statement
Ethan Sawyer
27 Outstanding College Essay Examples From Top ...

Use these outstanding college essay examples to learn how to write your personal statement and supplemental essays for the college application.

Supplemental Essays
Ethan Sawyer
Why This College Essay Guide + Examples

Stand out on your Why This College essay. Read our Why This College essay examples and follow our clear guidelines to make sure you avoid potential pitfalls, include essential details in your Why This School essay, and use our tried-and-true research tools.

Student Resources
Andrew Simpson
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation for ...

Learn how to ask for a letter of recommendation for college with my comprehensive step-by-step guide and real-world examples

The "Everything I Want Colleges to Know About Me" List: A Brainstorm Exercise

Here’s another brainstorming exercise from College Essay Guy that helps you connect to your own life and present it in a way that will delight colleges in your essays, applications, and interviews.

The Ten Types of Movie (and Personal Statement) Plots

Movie plots can serve as a great inspiration for writing your personal statement. In this blog, College Essay Guy walks you through the ten types of movie plots that you can use to inspire your personal statement writing.

How to Write the Stanford Roommate Essay + Examples

The Stanford Roommate Essay is a great way to introduce yourself to your future roomie. Learn tips for how to write the Stanford Roommate Essay.

How Big of a Difference Can the College Admissions Essays Make in Highly Selective College Admissions?

If you’re a student applying to a highly selective college or university, it is extremely important to submit stellar admissions essays. In this blog, College Essay Guy and a special guest will walk you through the components that you can include in your college essay that will make a difference when applying to highly selective schools.

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Pros & Cons of Working with a College Essay Coach

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Three pros and three cons for parents trying to understand why hiring a personal statement counselor might be a good or bad idea, considering time, money, and relationships.

100 Brave and Interesting Questions

100 brave and interesting questions to ask yourself, friends, strangers at parties or your worst enemies.

Twelve Ways to Get Inspired Right Now

Get inspired and get writing your college admissions essay right now with advice on brainstorming, co-creating, and fueling inspiration.

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How I Learned to Overcome Procrastination (Mostly)

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A little helpful advice for getting over that procrastination bump and producing high-quality B+ work by rewriting patterns in behavior.

3 Reasons Your Major May Not Matter As Much As You Think (And One Way It Can)

Best advice for choosing a college major. Does my college major matter? Does my college major determine my future job? Learn the facts about choosing a major with College Essay Guy.

How to Choose a College Major (Step-by-step)

In this guide, learn how to choose a college major that’s right for you.