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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The Application

What you need to know about college applications to feel confident about applying

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Admissions Process

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College Essay

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College Interview

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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

What Are the Best ACT Review Resources?

Find the best ACT review sources to help you earn a 36! Videos, practice books, review articles, and more!

What Do Colleges Look for in an Applicant?

Wondering how to stand out to colleges? This guide takes you through every aspect considered in the college admissions process.

What Extracurriculars Should High School Sophomores Do?

Trying to decide which extracurriculars to participate in during high school? Here's a guide to help you out!

What is Vocational School?

Looking at vocational school instead of college? This article will cover all of the necessary and important information you need to know.

What is the National Merit Scholarship Program?

Everything you need to know for the National Merit Scholarship, including cutoffs, index scores, and tips for the PSAT.

What is the PSAT?

Learn all you need to know about the PSAT including scoring, the different sections, and info about National Merit Scholarship.

What's in the ACT?

Unsure what you're getting into with the ACT? We got you! Learn the tl;dr of the ACT including sections and how you can ace the exam

What’s the Difference Between an Associate’s and Bachelor's Degree?

Learn the types of college degrees to help you figure out what your next steps whether you're looking at a 2 or 4 year degree, public or private school.