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College Application Timeline Tracker
Stay organized with key deadlines and milestones to manage every part of your college application process.
Extracurricular List 1: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a successful extracurricular list, with tips for showcasing your unique experiences and achievements.
Additional Info Essay 1: Example & Analysis
Learn how to use the optional "additional information" essay to strengthen your application and address weaknesses.
BYU Activities Example Essay - Piano
An essay responding to BYU application prompt about extracurricular activities, detailing a long-term commitment to piano and the lessons it taught about perseverance.
Personal Statement 3: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a third successful personal statement, with a focus on its compelling narrative structure and powerful conclusion.
Additional Info Essay 2: Example & Analysis
An in-depth analysis of an "additional information" essay.
Stanford/MIT Essays: Examples & Analysis
An in-depth breakdown of successful application essays for Stanford and MIT, with a focus on what makes them compelling and how to apply those strategies to your own writing.
Ask Me Anything with Former Ivy League Admissions Reader + Journalist
What does it really take to get into an Ivy League? Get your questions answered by a former admissions reader and journalist in this exclusive AMA!
Informative Essay: UPenn & Caltech Examples
A detailed breakdown and analysis of successful "informative" essays for UPenn and Caltech, with strategies for crafting your own and showcasing your intellectual curiosity.
Additional Info Essay 3: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown of a compelling additional information essay.
Planning for and Succeeding in the College Scholarship Process
Learn how to find, apply for, and win college scholarships. We break down the entire process to help you get the funding you need for school.
Awards & Honors: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a successful awards and honors list, with tips for showcasing your achievements and making a strong impression on admissions committees.
Extracurricular List 3: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a successful extracurricular list, with tips for showcasing your impact and leadership in a community setting.
Longer Essay: Harvard Examples
A detailed breakdown and analysis of successful "longer essays" for Harvard, with strategies for crafting your own and showcasing your intellectual curiosity.
Extracurricular List 2: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a successful extracurricular list, with tips for showcasing your leadership and impact.
Panel: Get Accepted to Your Dream College
Join Abigail L., Mel B., and Benito N., top Leland college admissions coaches and former admissions officers, for a panel packed with actionable advice to help you stand out in today’s competitive college landscape. We’ll cover everything from building a balanced school list and writing compelling essays to showcasing your extracurriculars and avoiding common mistakes. Whether you’re just getting started or deep in the application process, this session will give you the insights and confidence to apply strategically—and successfully. Let's get you into your dream school!
Choosing the Right Recommenders
Learn how to pick recommenders who will advocate for you and elevate your application.
UC Application Power Workshop: Maximize Your Essays + Activities List
Join expert college admissions coach Hillary H. for an engaging UC Essay & Activities Workshop designed to help students craft compelling and authentic responses to the University of California Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) and maximize the impact of their Activities & Awards List. In this session, we’ll explore how to choose the right prompts to showcase your strengths, align your writing with UC’s 13 Comprehensive Review Factors, and present a cohesive, well-rounded application. Students will learn how to write with clarity and purpose, make their four essays distinct yet connected, and elevate the activities section to support their narrative. Whether you're just getting started or refining your drafts, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to write with impact.
Breaking Through: How International Students Can Shine in U.S. College Admissions
Are you an international student dreaming of studying at a U.S. university? Join Kevin P. for an interactive session where he will demystify the American college application process and share tips on how you can stand out from the crowd. With over a decade of experience supporting students students across the world, he will guide you through the essentials—from highlighting your unique strengths to navigating key application steps and understanding what matters most to U.S. colleges. Topics include: - Application essentials - Standing out - Scholarships & visas
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.
