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

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A Step-by-Step Financial Aid Guide for International Students

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Applying for and receiving financial aid as an international student is no small feat. This guide outlines everything you need to do step-by-step for your financial aid journey.

How to Write the Wake Forest University Supplemental Essays: Guide + Examples 2025/2026

How to Write the Wake Forest University Supplemental Essays: Guide + Examples 2024/2025

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U.S. College Application Timeline for International Students

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We've created a college application timeline just for international students. Know what to do the year before you apply to college, while applying, and the summer before college begins.

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College Application Fee Waivers: Who Qualifies and How to Get Them

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Whether you’re applying to college with the Common App, Coalition, QuestBridge, or even as an international student, this guide covers everything you need to know about college application fee waivers from eligibility to submission and more.

Essential Tips for Veterans Applying to College

Use this guide to help understand the GI Bill and how it can help veterans applying to college

Essential Tips For Students with Learning Differences When Applying to College

Check out our guide for tons of tips and expert advice for what students with learning differences should consider when applying to college.

Seven Reasons Why You Should Apply to a Women’s College

Find out what women’s colleges are all about, who should consider applying, and seven reasons why you should apply.

How to Use the UC Additional Comments Section (Guide & Examples)

Discover how to write the University of California’s Additional Comments and Academic History section for your college application.

How to Write the University of Texas-Austin (UT) Supplemental Essays: Examples + Guide 2025/2026

This guide covers how to write the University of Texas-Austin supplemental essay prompts with exercises and essay examples to help you along the way.

11 Essential Tips for Transferring Colleges

Ready to transfer to a new school? This guide covers everything you need to do in order to successfully transfer from one college to another.