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

student resources

Tackling Imposter Syndrome: High School Edition

This guide will show you 5 ways to tackle imposter syndrome while attending high school.

5 Ways to Tackle Imposter Syndrome While in College

This guide will show you 5 ways to tackle imposter syndrome while attending college.

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What to Do When Your College Application is Deferred

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So you’ve been deferred from one of your top choice colleges. What now? What does this mean? Here are 4 tips to give you an idea and, hopefully, ease your mind.

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SAT & ACT Optional Schools for International Students

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Our friend Sarah Loring de Garcia created an amazing list of all the schools that are ACT and SAT test optional for international students. Applying to college in the US? Check out this list before you head to the testing center.

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What is Demonstrated Interest? A Practical How-To Guide

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What is demonstrated interest? College Essay Guy helps students learn how to connect with colleges & shows the importance of demonstrated interest in this How-To guide.