Student Resources
Ethan Sawyer
Microsoft High School Internship Guide: The ...

If you’re looking for strong STEM internships, the Microsoft Discovery Program offers a great option—this guide walks you through what you need to understand to apply.

Microsoft High School Internship Guide: The Microsoft Discovery Program
Student Resources
Ethan Sawyer
NIH High School Internship Program Guide

If you’re hoping to land an NIH internship, this guide walks through how the programs works and what you need to understand to apply.

NIH High School Internship Program Guide
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.

Counselor Resources

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25 Practical Ways to Reduce Testing Anxiety

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Test anxiety. Many students struggle with it. Are you one of them? Here are 25 practical ways to reduce your testing anxiety in and out of the classroom. Learn how to manage your testing anxiety with College Essay Guy.

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10 Ways to Use Campus Pride as an Ally for LGBTQ+ Students

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The LGBT+ community is stronger when allies rally together to create support and empowerment. Here are 10 ways you can use campus pride as an ally for LGBTQ students at your school.

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How to Make the Most of an In-Person College Fair Experience

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5 steps on how to make your college fair experience worth it. We’ll talk about goal-setting, college reps and how you can stand out to them, plus other college fair tips.

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15 Ways to Advocate for Undocumented Youth

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Undocumented youth are all around us. They sit next to us in school, on the bus, and anywhere else you spend your time. Here are 15 ways to advocate for the undocumented youth around you.

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5 Tips for Getting Scholarships & Financial Aid for College

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Free money, anyone? Here are 5 resources and tips for getting scholarships and financial aid for college. College Essay Guy believes college can be affordable for anyone. Start with the 5 resources and see how much money you could get towards your college education.

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Four Things Undocumented Students Need to Know About Applying to College

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If you’re an undocumented student applying to college, here are the biggest 4 things you need to know about your college application process— courtesy of College Essay Guy.

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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.