University of California
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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 get into Princeton + Admission Requirements 2023

How to get into Princeton + Admission Requirements 2023

A guide explaining in detail how to get into Princeton and breaking down Princeton University’s admission requirements, to help students understand how to apply and be accepted.

A Complete Guide to the Ivy League Schools

A Complete Guide to the Ivy League Schools

Because many people are often uncertain about exactly what are the Ivy League schools, this guide clarifies.

Freshman Grades: Do colleges look at freshman year?

Freshman Grades: Do colleges look at freshman year?

Because it can be unclear to students and families what colleges consider in the application process, this guide discusses how freshman grades are assessed in admissions.

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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.

Penn State Admission Requirements 2023

Penn State Admission Requirements 2023

A guide explaining in detail the Penn State admission requirements, to help students understand how to apply and be accepted.

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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.

How to get into NYU + Admission Requirements 2024/2025

How to get into NYU + Admission Requirements 2024/2025

A guide explaining in detail how to get into NYU and breaking down the NYU admission requirements, to help students understand how to apply and be accepted.

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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.