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

Student Resources

7 Great Statement of Purpose Examples + Analysis 2024

7 Great Statement of Purpose Examples + Analysis 2024

This guide explains how to write a statement of purpose for graduate school, then offers 7 examples of successful statements of purpose, with in-depth analysis from experts.

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Hardest Colleges to Get Into 2024/2025

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Hardest Colleges to Get Into 2024/2025

Because extremely low acceptance rates play into students’ and families’ decisions, we’ve compiled the hardest colleges to get into with links and guides to their application process.

How to Transfer Colleges + Common App Transfer Guide

How to Transfer Colleges + Common App Transfer Guide

This guide walks students through the process of how to transfer colleges, and offers a database with each US state’s transfer policies.

What Should I Write My College Essay About?

What Should I Write My College Essay About?

Because what to write a college essay about can be unclear, this guide discusses how to brainstorm college essay topics, what personal statement topics can work for almost anyone, what the purpose of a college essay is, and offers two example college essays with analysis.

What is a Good SAT Score? What is a Good ACT Score?

What is a Good SAT Score? What is a Good ACT Score?

 Because what is a good SAT score or a good ACT score varies depending on what schools you’re applying to, this guide explains how to think about your standardized testing goals.

How to Get Into MIT + Admissions Requirements 2024/2025

How to Get Into MIT + Admissions Requirements 2024/2025

This guide covers how to apply to MIT based on their admissions requirements—everything you need about the MIT essay prompts, SAT and ACT scores, and other data to know before you apply.

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Cómo Escribir Una Excelente Carta de Ayuda Financiera

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Cómo Escribir Una Excelente Carta de Ayuda Financiera

Una útil guía que te permitirá escribir una apelación de ayuda financiera que puede ayudarte a ganar el proceso de apelación de ayuda financiera, incluyendo muchísimos ejemplos de cartas de apelación que en su momento funcionaron además de ejemplos para solicitar ayuda financiera.

15 Tips for Applying to College

15 Tips for Applying to College

Building a strong college application can feel pretty nebulous. This guide offers clear, actionable tips to make things easier.

How Important is the College Essay?

How Important is the College Essay?

A guide that clarifies how important the college essay is in college admissions, with advice on how to draft and revise a strong personal statement.

Is College Worth It? Pros and Cons of Going to College

Is College Worth It? Pros and Cons of Going to College

In this guide, we’ll clarify myths and break down factors to consider so you can understand if college is the right choice for you.