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

Is It “Okay” to Talk About Race in Your College Application and Essays—And If So, How Should You Do It?

Is It “Okay” to Talk About Race in Your College Application and Essays—And If So, How Should You Do It?

After the 2023 Supreme Court decision on race in college admissions, many students and counselors were worried or confused concerning whether students could or should write about race in college essays. This guide discusses what students/counselors should consider as they work through the application process.

Purdue Admission Requirements 2023

Purdue Admission Requirements 2023

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

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GRE Scores: What is a good GRE score?

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GRE Scores: What is a good GRE score?

This guide explains all you need to know about GRE scores and their impact on admissions.

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What is the MCAT? A Comprehensive Guide

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What is the MCAT? A Comprehensive Guide

A guide to the MCAT, including what it is, what it covers, and why it’s important for your med school applications.

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How to get into Cornell + Admission Requirements 2023

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How to get into Cornell + Admission Requirements 2023

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

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Is an MBA worth it? A guide to ROI on MBAs

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Is an MBA worth it? A guide to ROI on MBAs

A guide to clarify the value of an MBA, including the pros and cons of getting an MBA and the potential ROI of MBA programs.

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How to get into UPenn + Admission Requirements 2023

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How to get into UPenn + Admission Requirements 2023

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

Ohio State Admission Requirements 2023

Ohio State Admission Requirements 2023

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

College Application Essay Topics: Your “topic” isn’t your topic

College Application Essay Topics: Your “topic” isn’t your topic

Because students (and parents and maybe teachers and counselors) are often confused about college application essay “topics”, this guide clarifies how to think about your topic and what makes a “good” essay topic, offers means of brainstorming possible topics, and offers sample essays and analysis.