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- Activities Tracker TemplateA Google Sheet to log your extracurriculars, jobs, and other experiences so you're ready when it's time to fill out applications.Download
- Additional Info Section: What It's For and How to Fill It OutWhether you need the Common App's Additional Information section, and what to include if you do.Download
- Brag Sheet TemplateA Google Doc to fill out and share with teachers after you ask for a recommendation letter.Download
- Building Your Standardized Testing StrategyA step-by-step guide to choosing the right test, setting your goal, and planning your SAT and ACT prep.Download
- College Applications 101: What to Know Before You StartAn overview of application platforms, admissions factors, timelines, and key terms.Download
- College Essay Tips: What to Do and What to AvoidA quick reference for what makes essays stand out, and what holds them back.Download
- Common App 101: What to Know Before You Fill It OutEverything you need to know to complete each section of the Common App correctly.Download
- CSS Profile: The Other Financial Aid Form You Should KnowWhat the CSS Profile is, how it affects your aid, and how to complete it without errors.Download
- Financial Aid 101: Paying for CollegeA beginner's guide to the types of financial aid, where they come from, and how to apply.Download
- Find Your College Essay Topic in an HourA step-by-step workbook for figuring out what to write your personal statement about.Download
- Getting Strong Recommendation Letters for CollegeWho to ask, when to ask, how to ask, and what to share once they say yes.Download
- How to Turn a Rough Draft Into a Strong College EssayFive rounds of editing that take your essay from first draft to ready to submit.Download
- How to Write a Great College EssayHow to write an essay that shows who you are, from choosing a topic to finishing your first draft.Download
- Mastering the Common App Activities SectionA simple system for writing activity entries that stand out to admissions officers.Download
- Rhetorical Devices That Will Improve Your College EssayFive writing techniques that make your essay clearer and keep readers engaged.Download
- Scholarship Tracker TemplateA Google Sheet to keep track of your scholarship applications, deadlines, and requirements in one place.Download
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