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

Texas Tech Admission Requirements 2023

Texas Tech Admission Requirements 2023

A guide explaining in detail the Texas Tech Admission Requirements, to help students understand how to apply and be accepted.

University of Florida: Admission Requirements 2024/2025

University of Florida: Admission Requirements 2024/2025

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

Texas A&M: Admission Requirements 2024/2025

Texas A&M: Admission Requirements 2024/2025

A guide explaining in detail the Texas A&M University admission requirements, to help students understand how to apply and be accepted to Texas A & M University.

USC Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

USC Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Read about USC’s acceptance rate (12.3%), or the percentage of applicants that get accepted. Better understand your odds of getting in, check out the demographics of the University of Southern California, and get some helpful tips for applying and writing your essays along the way.

Stanford Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Stanford Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Read about Stanford’s acceptance rate (3.7%), or the percentage of applicants that get accepted. Better understand your odds of getting in, check out the demographics of Stanford University, and get some helpful tips for applying and writing your essays along the way.

FSU Admission Requirements 2024/2025

FSU Admission Requirements 2024/2025

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

Clemson Admission Requirements 2024/2025

Clemson Admission Requirements 2024/2025

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

UCF Admission Requirements 2024/2025

UCF Admission Requirements 2024/2025

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

UC Berkeley Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

UC Berkeley Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Read about UC Berkeley’s acceptance rate (11.4%), or the percentage of applicants that get accepted. Better understand your odds of getting in, check out the demographics of UC Berkeley, and get some helpful tips for applying and writing your essays along the way.

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What the Heck are "Hooks" and "Institutional Priorities"?

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What the Heck are "Hooks" and "Institutional Priorities"?

Because “hooks” and “institutional priorities” have a huge impact on highly selective college admissions, but are often misunderstood if known at all by students and families, this guide explains them in detail.