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Get the Free 1-Hour Guide to Answering the UC Prompts.
Get an overview of the newly updated UC application, learn about the 13 points of comprehensive review, find the best way to select your four personal insight questions, and learn two ways to answer all four of them.
The Essence Objects Exercise
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The Free Guide to Writing the Personal Statement
Kick things off with the two greatest brainstorming exercises ever, learn about the four types of college essays, check out some amazing example essays, and get on your way to writing your own killer personal statement.
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The Super Essay
Combining prompts to save time
The "Why Us" Essay
Many colleges and universities require applicants to write "Why This College" application statements. After reading many bad ones and a few good ones, we’ve put together this list of DOs and DON’Ts. (Hint: schools in Southern California already know they have nice weather.)
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