How to tell what your personal statement is about.

This outline works for college-admissions personal essays (like Common App and UC PIQs).

Learn more about if and why EA/ED will help you!

Confused about the different application options? Check out this guide!

Should you write about your major or EC in your essay? Here's how to find out!

Stuck on the Activities & Honors section? Check out this simple guide!

These advanced options maintain unity in an essay. Read the Case Study post first!

Having trouble making the word count? Worried your essay is too unfocused? Use a case study!

Make your essay more interesting and meet the word limit!

Struggling with your ending? Check out this guide!

How to say positive things about yourself without seeming arrogant!

Write the most effective growth essay. Disney fans HATE this one simple trick!

Give and take are the two key traits that you need to show in any college application essay.

Register is more important than tone or diction, and it's not talked about enough in English classes!

How to choose, brainstorm, and write the UC PIQs

This is one of the most common mistakes I see from students.

The 3 characteristics of the quest can help you narrow down your topic and make sure it's engaging!

Four categories of research to help your essay stand out for each school

Is your personal essay missing the most important part?

The secret to a good essay has nothing to do with the topic!