University of California
Ethan Sawyer
How to Write the UC Essay Prompts 2024/2025 (+ ...

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

Personal Statement

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How to Turn an Extracurricular Activity Essay into a Personal Statement

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How to Turn an Extracurricular Activity Essay into a Personal Statement

Sometimes students end up focusing too much on extracurricular activities in their college essay—this guide walks students through how to revise things effectively.

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Should I Discuss Mental Health in My Personal Statement or College Application? (And If So, How)?

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Should I Discuss Mental Health in My Personal Statement or College Application? (And If So, How)?

Especially with the increase in mental health challenges post-COVID, many students and families have asked us about whether (or how) to write about mental health in college applications—this guide will help you understand factors to consider, and, if you choose to write about it, how to do so.

Why You Don’t Have to Write about Trauma in Your College Essay to Stand Out—and What You Can Do Instead

Why You Don’t Have to Write about Trauma in Your College Essay to Stand Out—and What You Can Do Instead

Many students and parents are under the misconception that they have to write about something traumatic to stand out in college application essays. That isn’t true. This guide explains why, and illustrates what you can do instead with example essays and analysis.

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Cómo Presentar Tu Estatus Migratorio en Tu Ensayo de Presentación Personal (Parte 2 de 2)

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Cómo Presentar Tu Estatus Migratorio en Tu Ensayo de Presentación Personal (Parte 2 de 2)

Si tu eres un estudiante indocumentado aplicando a distintas universidades, aprende los cuatro aspectos más importantes que necesitas saber acerca del proceso de aplicación para la universidad.

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¿Debo Decir que Estoy Indocumentado en Mi Ensayo de Presentación? (Parte 1 de 2)

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¿Debo Decir que Estoy Indocumentado en Mi Ensayo de Presentación? (Parte 1 de 2)

Compartiendo tu experiencia como indocumentado en tu ensay puede ser una magnifica idea. En este bloque College Essay Guy te guía a través de como enfocar en tu ensayo la experiencia vivida como indocumentado.

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Cómo Escribir Un Ensayo de Presentación (Consejos + Ejemplos)

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Cómo Escribir Un Ensayo de Presentación (Consejos + Ejemplos)

Esta guía completa cubre todo lo que necesitarás para hacer una lluvia de ideas, organizar y escribir un ensayo de presentación sobresaliente para las solicitudes universitarias.

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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.

How to Format Your Personal Statement (& Example Essays)

How to Format Your Personal Statement (& Example Essays)

Getting your personal statement right is a crucial part of the application process. Learn how to format your personal statement, and find examples.

What is a Personal Statement? Essential Guide

What is a Personal Statement? Essential Guide

A high-quality personal statement can help you to stand out during the application process. Learn more about the personal statement and how it’s used.

How Long Should Your Personal Statement Be?

How long should a personal statement be is a complex question, with several considerations to factor in. Learn about the ideal personal statement length.