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FREE COLLEGE ESSAY RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND COUNSELORS
I get this a lot. It's why I started this website in the first place. Why do I give away so much? Because it feels good, and it makes me happy. And because, as someone once told me, no one's ever gone poor from giving.
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.
We’ve compiled the one-hour guide into a clear, step-by-step process for how to write a college essay.
University of California
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.
Supplemental Essays
Write supplemental essays for hundreds of the most competitive colleges. Follow our step-by-step guides and read our supplemental essay examples that work.
Many colleges and universities require applicants to write "Why This College" application statements. After reading many bad ones and a few good ones, I’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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College Admissions
Download this handy PDF College Prep Timeline to help you figure out what you should be doing to get ready for college during your junior and senior years in high school.
Matchlighters Scholars Program
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