University of California
Ethan Sawyer
How to Write the UC Essay Prompts 2024/2025 (+ ...

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

College Admissions

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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.

11 Essential Tips for Transferring Colleges

Ready to transfer to a new school? This guide covers everything you need to do in order to successfully transfer from one college to another.

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Resources and Advice for Undocumented Students Applying to College

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If you're an undocumented student applying to college, learn the 4 biggest things you need to know about your college application process.

How to Decide Whether to Apply Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED)

What’s the difference between early action and early decision when applying to college? This guide covers all the application options and helps you choose which option is best for you.

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How to Write a College Resume (+ Example Templates)

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Need a professional college resume template for your application? This post includes tried-and-true college resume templates for high school seniors, resume examples, and more to make your experience shine on paper.

Tips and Resources for Learning How to Apply to College in the USA for International Students

Looking to apply to college in the USA as an international student? Make sure to check out our essential financial aid and testing tips and resources.

Applying to College as a Homeschooler: Essential Tips and Resources

Applying to college as a homeschooler? We’ll address the most common questions students have, the homeschool transcript, how to submit a homeschool letter of recommendation, and what to write on your college essay as a homeschooler.

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How to Research Colleges Without Visiting a Campus

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Check out these 4 amazing resources to help you learn how to research colleges without being able to visit a campus.

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13 Awesome Questions to Ask in a College Interview

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13 Awesome Questions to Ask in a College Interview

Want to leave a strong impression during your college interview? Ask great questions. Check out these 13 awesome questions to ask during your college interview.

How to Write a Great Letter of Continued Interest: Guide + Example

How to Write a Great Letter of Continued Interest: Guide + Example

Being waitlisted or deferred isn’t the end of the world. This guide covers how to write a letter of continued interested plus an example and useful tips to help guide you along the way.