College Applications

Learn how to get started on the college application process, explore universities and majors, and learn what you have to do each year of high school to stay on track.
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What you need to know about college applications to feel confident about applying
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Student Stories
13 Tips for Adding Activities & Awards on Your University of California (UC) Application
Applying to Berkeley? UCLA? UC Davis? Tips for activities section on the University of California (UC) Application.
8 Examples of College Essays That Worked
How to write your college essay: examples of college essays that answer the Common App, Coalition App, and school-specific writing prompts!
College Essay Tips for First-Gen Students
Are you first in your family to go to college? Need help writing your college essay? Here are tips for you!
How to Craft an Elevator Pitch for Your College Interview
Tell me about yourself. Can you answer this question? In this guide, learn how to adapt an elevator pitch for a college interview!
How to Prep for a College Interview
Tips to ace a college interview, mock interview questions, and even what it means to dress business casual!
How to Prepare for the UC Applications (California)
Thinking about applying to University of California schools? Learn about UC requirements here including Berkeley, UCLA, Davis, Irvine and more!
How to Write a College Essay
This comprehensive guide includes a step by step process to make college essay writing easy!
How to Write a Personal Statement (A Crash Course)
Easy to understand guide on writing the Common App and personal statement essay for your college application.
Tips for the Personal Insight Questions on the UC Application
Applying to a University of California school? Check out the personal insight questions on the UC application and some tips for success.

Colleges & Majors

Learn the difference between colleges and get help choosing a major
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Student Stories
5 Resources to Help You Explore Potential Career Paths
Not sure how to find the right career? Here's a list of resources to help you find the right career for you!
6 Biggest Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Major
Need help choosing a major? This guide will walk you through all of the important criteria to consider when deciding a college major.
Another Way to Define Prestige When Looking at Colleges
What is prestige and what does it have to do with your college application process? Check out this guide to get the answers.
How I Got into a Private University
Looking to apply to a private university? Learn from a student who has been there and has some advice for you!
How To Become A Firefighter
Want to get a job as a firefighter? Info about career planning and pathways for fututre firefighters.
How To Become a Rocket Scientist
Want a job as a rocket scientist? Learn about career paths and planning for those who want a job as a rocket scientist after college.
How To Become a Software Engineer
Want to become an IT professional? Here's how you can become a software engineer.
How to Become a Teacher
Want a job as a teacher after college? Learn about career paths and planning to becoming a teacher.
How to Choose Which Colleges to Apply to
Narrow down your college application list with this helpful advice for rising seniors in high school.

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Specific info based on what year you are in high school and resources for first-generation students
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Student Stories
How to Write a Brag Sheet to Improve Your College Recommendation Letters
Set yourself apart by sharing your involvement in clubs, extracurriculars and achievements with those writing your college letters of recommendation.
Is College Right for You?
Do you have to go to college? Learn how to decide what your next steps whether it's college, trade school, gap year or the workforce.
Is the ACT Hard?
Learn about the difficulty of the ACT to help you decide if you should take the college entrance exam.
Is the SAT Hard? Is the SAT Worth It?
Determine if the SAT is the test for you. College entrance exam demystified with this guide.
PSAT: Complete Guide to the Math Section
Learn about the PSAT math section; everything from exam structure to test-taking strategies to a review what types of questions to study with examples.
PSAT: Complete Guide to the Reading Section
A complete overview of everything you need to expect for the PSAT reading section, with question examples, explanations, and helpful strategies.
PSAT: Complete Guide to the Writing & Language Section
Discover the types of questions you might see on the PSAT writing section as well as provide a grammar review and advice.
Private vs. Public Colleges: What’s the Difference?
Understand public vs private school, including Ivy Leagues, with this college guide to help you choose the best option for you!
Pros & Cons of Dual Enrollment for High Schoolers
Earning college credit with Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment. Learn which one is right for you!
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