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

Financial Aid

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How to Write the QuestBridge Essay + Examples 2024

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In this guide, learn what the Questbridge Scholarship is, how to apply, and how to write each of the Questbridge essays with tips + analysis.

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How to Pay for Graduate School Outside of the U.S. (+39 Scholarship Resources)

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This post covers 5 places students can look to obtain financial aid to pay for graduate school outside of the U.S.

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How to Find Scholarships for High School Seniors

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Scholarships for high school seniors can make college affordable. Find and apply for free financial aid with these tools.

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Five Important Tips for International Students Who Need and Want U.S. Financial Aid

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Looking for financial aid in the U.S.? This guide covers the 5 most important tips international students should know when searching for scholarships and financial aid in the US.

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Essential Tips for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Application

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What is the EOP application? When are they due? We’ll cover everything you need to know to submit an EOP application.

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A Step-by-Step Financial Aid Guide for International Students

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Applying for and receiving financial aid as an international student is no small feat. This guide outlines everything you need to do step-by-step for your financial aid journey.

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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.

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How to Write a Financial Aid Appeal Letter (+ Examples)

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How to Write a Financial Aid Appeal Letter (+ Examples)

A handy step-by-step guide to writing a financial aid appeal letter that can help you win a financial aid appeal, including plenty of appeal letter example essays that worked and financial aid request letter samples.

How to Understand Your Financial Aid Award Letter

Finally. Your questions about financial aid award letters answered. This post covers everything you need to know in order to understand, access, and (if you choose to,) appeal your financial aid award letters.

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How to Write a Scholarship Essay: Complete Guide + Examples

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How to Write a Scholarship Essay: Complete Guide + Examples

How do you write a scholarship essay? What are colleges looking for? In this guide, I’ll share with you a series of step-by-step mini-guides to answering the top 10 most common scholarship essay question prompts (plus tons of essay examples).