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

Supplemental Essays

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How to Write the UCAS Personal Statement (Guide + Examples)

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This guide will show you everything you need to know about the UCAS personal statement, including how it’s different from the US personal statement, exercises for brainstorming your college essay, and UCAS essay examples to get inspired.

How to Write the "Why this Major" College Essay

This guide gives examples and step-by-step tips for how to write any supplemental essay that asks “Why do you want to pursue this major?”

How to Write the Stanford Supplemental Essays: Examples + Guide 2024/2025

This guide covers each of the eleven Stanford supplemental essay prompts with exercises and examples to help you along the way.

How to Combine Your College Essay Prompts (To Save 20+ Writing Hours)

Find a detailed list of the most common college essay prompts and learn how to combine your prompts using my “super essay” method.

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80+ Real Examples for Writing Your Extracurricular Activity List

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Study these extracurricular activities examples and samples that you can learn from when writing your activities list for the common application.

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A How-To Guide for the Short Answer Questions for Highly-Selective Colleges

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If you’re a student applying to one of many highly selective colleges, use my How-To-Guide for some extra help answering the short answer questions in your college application.

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How to Write your Extracurricular Essay without Rockstar Achievements

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Even if you don’t have rockstar achievements, writing your extracurricular essays for the college application process can shine a light on what you are proud of. Follow along with College Essay Guy’s How-To blog on writing extracurricular essays.

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How to Write a Successful College Transfer Essay 2024

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A step-by-step guide to writing your college transfer essay that includes how to format your essay, how to start a transfer essay, and successful community college transfer essays examples that answer "why I want to transfer."

How to Write the Stanford Roommate Essay + Examples

The Stanford Roommate Essay is a great way to introduce yourself to your future roomie. Learn tips for how to write the Stanford Roommate Essay.

How to Write the "Why us" Essay for a Safety School

Writing a "Why Us" essay for a college that you're not super excited about is easier than you might think with this one writing technique.