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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How to Answer the Common App COVID-19 Question: Essential Tips + Examples

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This year, the Common Application announced it is adding an optional 250-word question in the Additional Information section of its application.

How to Write the Princeton Supplemental Essays: Guide + Examples 2025/2026

This guide covers how to write the Princeton supplemental essay prompts with exercises and essay examples to help you along the way.

How to Write the UNC Chapel Hill Supplemental Essays: Guide + Examples 2025/2026

This guide covers how to write the UNC Chapel Hill supplemental essay prompts with exercises and essay examples to help you along the way.

How to Write the University of Chicago Supplemental Essays: Guide + Examples 2025/2026

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

How to Write the University of Colorado Boulder Supplemental Essays: Guide + Examples 2025/2026

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

How to Write a Recommendation Letter for a Student: Teacher’s Guide + Samples

High school teachers guide for learning how to write a recommendation letter for college plus expert samples

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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.