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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How to Create a School Profile for U.S. and Non-U.S. Students (A Guide for School Officials)

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How to Create a School Profile for U.S. and Non-U.S. Students (A Guide for School Officials)

This guide covers how to create a school profile for U.S and international students and teaches students how to create one for their school if they don’t have a college counselor.

Important Updates from the 2022 UC Counselor Conference

Important Updates from the 2022 UC Counselor Conference

Highlights and need-to-know information from the 2022 University of California Counselor Conference

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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.

What is the Common Black College Application? (Counselor Guide)

What is the Common Black College Application? (Counselor Guide)

Essential Guide to the Common Black College Application for College Counselors and Independent Educational Consultants

What is the Coalition Application? (Counselor Guide)

What is the Coalition Application? (Counselor Guide)

Essential Guide to the Coalition Application for College Counselors and Independent Educational Consultants

What is the Common Application? (Counselor Guide)

What is the Common Application? (Counselor Guide)

Essential Guide to the Common Application for College Counselors and Independent Educational Consultants