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

Student Resources

How to choose which college to attend: Key factors to consider

How to choose which college to attend: Key factors to consider

If you’re stuck trying to figure out which college to attend, this guide walks you through how to work through your choices.

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The Elks Scholarship Guide

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The Elks Scholarship Guide

Since paying for college is one of the most common student worries, we built this guide to the Elks Scholarship—covering what it is and how to apply—to help ease the burden.

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100+ College Majors and Programs—Based on Your Roles and Identities

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100+ College Majors and Programs—Based on Your Roles and Identities

This guide offers a stronger frame—the roles and identities you play in life—for how to assess what college majors might fit you best.

CEG's Ultimate Guide for Choosing Your High School Courses

CEG's Ultimate Guide for Choosing Your High School Courses

Because many students are unsure of what classes they should take in high school and why, we built this in-depth guide explaining how to make your decisions.

A Guide to Growth Mindset: What it is, how to develop one, and why it’s so valuable

A Guide to Growth Mindset: What it is, how to develop one, and why it’s so valuable

One of the most valuable things a student can develop is a growth mindset—so this guide talks through what exactly that is, and specific ways you can cultivate one.

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CEG's College Admission Nutrients (aka The Great College Application Test)

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CEG's College Admission Nutrients (aka The Great College Application Test)

If you’re trying to understand whether your college application is doing its job effectively, this post walks you through how to assess its strengths and what you could potentially improve, and how to do so.

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Counting Up & Counting Down Exercise

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Counting Up & Counting Down Exercise

This exercise helps students develop critical reflection skills while exploring their academic and personal growth and challenges in high school.

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Posse Scholarship Guide

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Posse Scholarship Guide

Since paying for college is one of the most common student worries, we built this guide to the Posse Scholarship—including requirements and how to apply—to help ease the burden.

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Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Guide

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Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Guide

Figuring out how to pay for college can feel tricky—the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship offers a few students an amazing amount of support. This guide tells you everything you need to know to apply.

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What is a Pell Grant? A guide to eligibility, requirements, and how to apply

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What is a Pell Grant? A guide to eligibility, requirements, and how to apply

Paying for college can feel tricky, but for many students, Pell Grants offer a great option for support. So this guide tells you everything you need to know about them.