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Common App Essay Topics: Top Examples 2025

Master the 2025-26 Common App prompts with expert tips, creative topic ideas, and real-life examples of winning college essays from students just like you.

Building a College Resume: Activities to Include This Year

Build a powerful college resume! Discover the best extracurricular activities and top themes to highlight your strengths to admissions committees.

How to Write a Personal Statement for College Admissions?

Letters of Recommendation: How to Ask the Right Way

Need a letter of recommendation? Learn how to ask the right way. This guide helps you pick the best recommender and gives tips for a seamless request.

CU Boulder vs. Colorado State University

CU Boulder vs. CSU: Compare academics, cost, student life, and career prospects to find your best fit between Colorado’s top universities.

Northwestern University vs. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Northwestern vs. UIUC: Compare academics, cost, student life, and more to find your best fit between these top Illinois universities.

Choosing a Major at a UC School

Learn how to choose a major at a UC school! Discover strategies for exploring interests, campus resources, career alignment, and flexible study options.

University of Iowa vs. Iowa State University

UI vs. ISU: Compare academics, cost, campus life, and student outcomes to find your best fit between these Iowa universities.

How to Answer the UC Berkeley Essays: Ultimate Guide

UC Berkeley is considered by many to even be the #1 public university in the world. In this article, let's talk about the UC Berkeley essays.

College Essay Format Guide: 5 Expert Tips (2025)

Struggling with your college essay format and structure? Let us help! We provide expert editing and consultation services to make sure your essay shines.

How to Get Into the Cosmos Summer Program

If you’re a motivated high school student, we provide you with important tips to prepare you for the selective application process.

The Best Colleges in Texas 2025

If you’re interested in studying in Texas, you’re in luck. There are multiple amazing public and private schools to choose from.

University of Kentucky vs. University of Louisville

In this guide, we’ll break down key differences between UK vs. UofL to help you decide which Kentucky school is right for you.

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