University of California
Ethan Sawyer
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

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What Should I Write My College Essay About? How to Brainstorm + Examples

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What Should I Write My College Essay About? How to Brainstorm + Examples

A guide + examples and analysis to the often-confusing process of how to brainstorm and write a college essay (AKA personal statement).

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4 Values-Focused College Essay Brainstorming Exercises

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4 Values-Focused College Essay Brainstorming Exercises

Try these values-focused college essay topic brainstorming exercises to stand out when applying to college through the common app.

The Essence Objects Exercise - College Essay Brainstorming

The Essence Objects Brainstorming Exercise is a perfect way to get your creative juices flowing before sitting down to write your college essays. In this exercise from College Essay Guy, you will reflect on your life and generate a ton of content to bring your Personal Statement to life.

The Feelings & Needs Exercise

College Essay Guy walks you through the feelings & needs brainstorming exercise to learn how to add detail and structure your college application essay or personal statement.

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.