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College List: Example Walkthrough
Learn how to build a strategic college list with a real-world example walkthrough, complete with safety schools, target schools, and reach schools.
Getting Started on Your Writing
A comprehensive guide to overcoming writer's block, from brainstorming unique ideas to putting a pencil to paper and writing your first draft.
Early Application Options: What to Know
A comprehensive guide to understanding Early Action, Early Decision, and Restrictive Early Action, and how to choose the best option for you.
Early Applications: What Not To Do
Avoid the most common mistakes students make with Early Action, Early Decision, and Restrictive Early Action to maximize your success.
Steps to Landing Academic Research Through Faculty Outreach
Build rapport with professors and land the research opportunities you want. This is the complete outreach checklist.
Creating a College List: Strategies & Tips
Learn how to create a strategic college list with a balanced mix of safety, target, and reach schools to maximize your chances of success.
Essay Analysis: What a Bad Essay Looks Like
Avoid common mistakes! This guide breaks down a cringe-worthy essay to teach you what not to do when writing your college applications.
How to Choose an Early Application
A comprehensive guide to understanding Early Action, Early Decision, and Restrictive Early Action, and how to choose the best option for your goals.
How to Choose an Essay Topic
A step-by-step guide to choosing a compelling and unique essay topic that highlights your strengths and personal story for college applications.
Common Mistakes on Application Essays
Avoid the most common mistakes on your application essays and learn how to write a compelling narrative that stands out from the crowd.
Time Management 101
A beginner's guide to mastering time management, with proven strategies for prioritizing tasks, setting goals, and avoiding procrastination to boost your productivity and reduce stress.
Essay Writing Best Practices
Learn the best practices for writing a compelling application essay, from brainstorming to drafting to polishing your final submission.
Make the Most of Your Time in College
Go beyond classes and learn how to make your college years a powerful launchpad for your career and life. We'll cover everything from academics to networking and personal growth.
BYU "Falling Short" Example Essay - Mental Health
An essay responding to the BYU application prompt about a time efforts fell short, sharing a personal story about overcoming mental health struggles.
Are You Ready to Submit?
A final checklist to ensure your application is polished, complete, and ready for submission to your dream school or program.
Tips for Making the Most of Career Fairs
Make strong impressions, ask smart questions, and turn quick chats into real opportunities.
Before You Apply: 5 College Admissions Myths Busted!
Join Will F. (former admissions officer at Penn Engineering and Fox School of Business, Senior Counselor at InGenius Prep) and Annabella G. (college admissions expert with 20 years guiding students to the right schools) as they host a webinar dispelling the biggest myths about the college admissions process. They'll cut through the hype and the chatter from talking heads, podcasts and your neighbor's uncle's best friend, and tell you why what you've heard on TikTok or read on Facebook isn't going to be the "secret" to getting into a top school. They'll also take part in an AMA, answering your toughest questions with honest answers about a complex process - making sense of college admissions.
How to Prioritize Your Extracurriculars
Learn several methods to order and prioritize the extracurriculars list on your college applications. Grab the attention of admissions committees and learn to tell your unique story.
Cracking College Admissions: Insights from Experts
College admissions is more competitive and complex than ever. Between building a strong academic profile, highlighting extracurricular impact, and telling your story authentically, students often wonder what really matters most to admissions officers. In this session, you’ll hear from experienced coaches Annabella G. (Columbia), Alex T. (Caltech), Lucy G. (Harvard) who will break down the college application process and share what top schools are actually looking for. We’ll cover how to approach essays and supplements, strategies for building a balanced school list, and ways to stand out beyond test scores and GPA.
Customizable Resume Template
With all the formatting done for you, just fill in your chosen experiences into this easy-to-use resume template!
