University of California
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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
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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
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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

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How to Choose a College: A Step-By-Step Guide

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How to Choose a College: A Step-By-Step Guide

Incredible resources for how to choose a college, picking the right colleges for your college list, or finding that perfect college major. Learn how to gauge your chance of acceptance, and discover what it's like to attend the college from an insider perspective.

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How to Improve Your Mediocre Extracurricular Essay in 30 Minutes

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Examples and analyses of extracurricular essays demonstrate that proving why your essay matters is the key to leaving an impression on admissions counselors.