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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.

2025 Student Checklist: Sophomore (10th Grade) Edition

Build a strong foundation with our 2025 Sophomore Student Checklist! Get expert tips on academics, activities, scholarships, and more.

2025 Student Checklist: Freshman (9th Grade) Edition

Start high school strong with our 2025 Freshman Student Checklist! Get expert tips on academics, activities, scholarships, and college prep.

High School Research Advice from a Harvard Entrepreneur

Are you interested in discoveries, breakthroughs, and innovation? See what first-hand high school research advice a Harvard entrepreneur has for you!

Finding your fit: A guide for choosing between the University of Kansas and Kansas State University

Whether you're a Kansas native or dreaming from afar, this guide will help you navigate the differences between these two iconic Kansas institutions.

Your Guide to the Activity Sheet for College Applications

Today, we’ll explore the purpose, structure, and best practices for developing a compelling activity sheet for college applications.

University of Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt University

UT vs. Vanderbilt: Explore academics, costs, campus culture, and student outcomes to decide which top Tennessee university is right for you.

How to Convert Your GPA to a 4.0 Scale

Would you like to know everything you need to know about your GPA and how it may affect your college admissions? Keep on reading.

Senior Year: High School vs. College

The difference between being a senior in high school versus college is like night and day. Learn about the differences and what to expect from each year.

65 Clichés to Avoid Using in Your Common App Essay

Admissions officers read a lot of admissions essays, so there are quite a few clichés to avoid using whenever possible.

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