College Essay Help Center

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Brad Schiller
March 10

Welcome! You're now on the optimum path for writing your best college essays in the least amount of time. Bookmark this page: it's your step-by-step college essay guide.

We cover everything — every college essay topic you can imagine — and it's all free.

The Best Essay Process

We've created a step-by-step guide of everything you need to write a successful application. (If you don't have time to read it all, we recommend starting with our "must-read" articles.)

Step 1: Understand Your Audience

Must-read: What College Essay Admissions Officers Are Looking For

Step 2: Plan Your Content

Must-read: The 5 Traits Colleges Looks for in Applicants

Step 3: The Personal Statement

Must-read: The Complete Guide to Writing the Common App Personal Statement

Step 4: The Activities List

Must-read: The Secret to a Winning Common App Activities List

Step 5: The UC PIQs

Must-read: UC PIQs: Everything You Need to Know