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

Student Resources

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Common App vs Coalition App: Pros & Cons

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Common App vs Coalition App: Pros & Cons

What’s the difference between the Coalition and Common Application? Which one should you choose? This guide will break the two platforms down and help you decide how to apply.

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How to Apply to the Questbridge College Prep Scholars Program

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How to Apply to the Questbridge College Prep Scholars Program

Learn if the Questbridge College Prep Scholars Program is right for you, how to apply, and read amazing example essays.

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10 Must-Know Application Requirements Before You Apply to College in the U.S.

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10 Must-Know Application Requirements Before You Apply to College in the U.S.

Check out this checklist of U.S. college application requirements every international student should know before applying.

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4 Major College Application Deadlines to Keep in Mind

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4 Major College Application Deadlines to Keep in Mind

Your college application deadlines are a crucial factor in your educational journey. Here’s everything you need to know for this upcoming academic calendar.

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How to Apply to College in Texas

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How to Apply to College in Texas

This guide covers how to apply to colleges in Texas using the ApplyTexas application, and includes step-by-step guides, deadlines, and essay examples.

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Applying to Drama School: The Essential Guide

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Applying to Drama School: The Essential Guide

Check out this essential guide to find out how to apply to drama school, how and when to audition, and what it takes to get accepted.

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Common App Personal Statement vs. UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)

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Common App Personal Statement vs. UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)

Applying to colleges via the Common Application and the University of California application? Wondering if you can just copy and paste your responses from one app to another, and be done with it? The short answer: We wouldn’t recommend it.

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Should You Convert Your GPA if You Attend School Outside the U.S.?

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Should You Convert Your GPA if You Attend School Outside the U.S.?

Why international students applying from outside the U.S do not need to convert their GPA to the 4 point scale.

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5 Reasons to Attend Graduate School Abroad (+ Admissions Timeline)

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This post contains 5 reasons why you should consider applying to graduate school abroad, plus an application timeline for the year you apply.

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How Important is the College Interview? A Guide for International Students

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This post covers how important college interviews are to international students applying to highly selective U.S. colleges and universities.