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 Write a Great Transition Sentence

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We’ll cover what good transition sentences look like and how to write a great transition sentence in your college essay.

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Essential Tips for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Application

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What is the EOP application? When are they due? We’ll cover everything you need to know to submit an EOP application.

How to Write the Harvey Mudd College Supplemental Essays: Examples + Guide 2025/2026

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

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How to Write a Personal Statement (Tips + Essay Examples)

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This ultimate guide covers everything you’ll need to brainstorm, outline, and write an outstanding personal statement for college applications.

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

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

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

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

How long should a college essay be?

This guide explains how long a college essay should be, whether your writing for the common app, coalition app, UC schools, or for any supplemental essays.

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

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

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

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

How to Write the Syracuse University Supplemental Essay: Examples + Guide 2025/2026

This guide covers how to write the Syracuse University supplemental essay prompt with exercises and essay examples to help you along the way.