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

Counselor Resources

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

Essential College Counseling Online Resources

Essential College Counseling Online Resources

This post covers important college counseling advice and resources from around the web.

Essential Blogs, Podcasts + Organizations to Potentially Join (Free and Paid)

Essential Blogs, Podcasts + Organizations to Potentially Join (Free and Paid)

Essential Blogs, Podcasts and Organizations from around the web for high school college counselors and independent educational consultants.

Essential College Counseling Books

Essential College Counseling Books

Here are our favorite books for college counselors and independent educational consultants that cover the college search and application process and high schoolers’ overall development.

Creating A School Profile (Counselor Guide)

Creating A School Profile (Counselor Guide)

A quick guide for high school counselors on creating a school profile for college admissions

How to Write a Recommendation Letter for a Student: Teacher’s Guide + Samples

High school teachers guide for learning how to write a recommendation letter for college plus expert samples

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30 Ways to Center Equity And Justice Today

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Here are 30 ways to advocate for equality and justice during your journey through high school, college, and life itself. Make sure to check my podcast episode that inspired this blog post - “30 Ways to Center Justice & Equity Today”.

How to Write a Letter of Recommendation: Counselor’s Guide + Samples

Learn how to write a letter of recommendation for high school admissions counselors with my complete guide and real-world examples.

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25 Practical Ways to Reduce Testing Anxiety

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Test anxiety. Many students struggle with it. Are you one of them? Here are 25 practical ways to reduce your testing anxiety in and out of the classroom. Learn how to manage your testing anxiety with College Essay Guy.

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10 Ways to Use Campus Pride as an Ally for LGBTQ+ Students

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The LGBT+ community is stronger when allies rally together to create support and empowerment. Here are 10 ways you can use campus pride as an ally for LGBTQ students at your school.