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

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.

Northwestern Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Read about Northwestern's acceptance rate (7.0%), or the percentage of applicants that get accepted. Better understand your odds of getting in, check out the demographics of Northwestern University, and get some helpful tips for applying and writing your essays along the way.

Duke Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Duke Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Read about Duke’s acceptance rate (5.9%), or the percentage of applicants that get accepted. Better understand your odds of getting in, check out the demographics of Duke University, and get some helpful tips for applying and writing your essays along the way.

How to Get Into UGA: Admission Requirements 2023

How to Get Into UGA: Admission Requirements 2023

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

Baylor University: Admission Requirements 2023

Baylor University: Admission Requirements 2023

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

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How to Apply for College: The College Application Process

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How to Apply for College: The College Application Process

A step-by-step guide to how to apply for college, clarifying the stages of the college application process and offering tips and guidance to strengthen your application.

Public Ivy League Schools

Public Ivy League Schools

A guide explaining what “public ivy league schools” are, including differences between public ivies and the Ivy League, and pros/cons of applying to and attending a public ivy league school.