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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CEG's Crash Course to Standardized Testing

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CEG's Crash Course to Standardized Testing

Because standardized testing has many confusing details and raises a lot of questions for students and families, we’ve built CEG’s Crash Course to Standardized Testing.

UVA Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Read about UVA’s acceptance rate (21%), or the percentage of applicants that get accepted. Better understand your odds of getting in, check out the demographics of the University of Virginia, and get some helpful tips for applying and writing your essays along the way.

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How to Become a Lawyer: A Complete Guide

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How to Become a Lawyer: A Complete Guide

A complete step-by-step guide to how to become a lawyer.

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LSAT score range: what is a good LSAT score?

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LSAT score range: what is a good LSAT score?

An explanation of the LSAT score range, including what is a good LSAT score, how scaled LSAT scores work, and LSAT scores needed for some of the top law schools in the US.

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Coca Cola Scholarship

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Coca Cola Scholarship

A guide to the Coca Cola Scholarship, including requirements, how to apply, and tips for building a winning application.


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What is an MBA?

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What is an MBA?

A guide to clarify what is an MBA, including various aspects of the application process, and what an MBA teaches you.

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MBA Requirements

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MBA Requirements

A guide to understanding MBA requirements, so you can put together your strongest possible MBA application.

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The Common App: A How-to Guide

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The Common App: A How-to Guide

The Common App can be a confusing platform for families that have never used it. This guide walks you through the Common App portal, including pointing out aspects that often trip people up.

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Law School Requirements

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Law School Requirements

A guide to help future lawyers understand law school requirements, and keys to building a strong application.

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The Gates Scholarship

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The Gates Scholarship

This guide helps students and families understand more about the Gates Scholarship, breaking down all the essential information about this last-dollar scholarship.