University of California
Ethan Sawyer
How to Write the UC Essay Prompts 2025/2026 (+ ...

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

College Admissions

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13 Awesome Questions to Ask in a College Interview

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13 Awesome Questions to Ask in a College Interview

Want to leave a strong impression during your college interview? Ask great questions. Check out these 13 awesome questions to ask during your college interview.

How to Write a Great Letter of Continued Interest: Guide + Example

How to Write a Great Letter of Continued Interest: Guide + Example

Being waitlisted or deferred isn’t the end of the world. This guide covers how to write a letter of continued interested plus an example and useful tips to help guide you along the way.

Applying to College as an Athlete: 10 Important Questions

Learn the answers to 10 important questions you should be asking as an athlete applying to college.

How to Apply to Art School: The Essential Guide

Why is art important? What tips should I follow to apply to art schools? How should I organize my portfolio? This essential guide contains expert opinions on the arts college application.

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How to Write a Scholarship Essay: Complete Guide + Examples

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How to Write a Scholarship Essay: Complete Guide + Examples

How do you write a scholarship essay? What are colleges looking for? In this guide, I’ll share with you a series of step-by-step mini-guides to answering the top 10 most common scholarship essay question prompts (plus tons of essay examples).

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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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How to Apply to College: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Apply to College: A Step-by-Step Guide

Our step-by-step guide uses a student’s real experience to teach you how to apply for college, including choosing colleges, taking standardized tests, writing essays, and hitting the submit button.

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College Application & Admissions Timeline (AKA What Should I be Doing Right Now?)

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Here it is - a complete college application and admissions timeline. This one-stop show will show you how to prepare for college, when to start applying for college, and so many more details you haven’t thought of (yet)

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30 Ways to Center Equity And Justice Today

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Here are 30 ways to advocate for equality and justice during your journey through high school, college, and life itself. Make sure to check my podcast episode that inspired this blog post - “30 Ways to Center Justice & Equity Today”.

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35+ Best College Essay Tips from College Application Experts

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Check out these 39 college essay tips from experts in the admissions world. Use these college application essay tips when writing to tell a story that is personal, unique, and effective.