Get to College

College Applications

Applying to college is a lengthy process - let us break it down for you.

College Application Essays

Most Common College Essay Topics

Get familiar with the most common college essay topics to shape your own narrative for college admissions.

How to Outline & Write Your College Essay

Make your essay the star of your application! Here's how to outline and write a great college essay.

Get College Application Help Here!

You asked and we listened! Take a look at frequently asked questions about college applications here.

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College Essay Myths

What should I really be writing?

Letters of Recommendation

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation

Learn how and when to ask for letters of recommendation - Detroit College Challenge

Make a Brag Sheet for Your Letter of Recommendation Writer

Creating your brag sheet is the key to getting the best possible letter of recommendation!

Meeting College Deadlines

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How to Apply to College

Applying to college is a process. Your plan on how to apply to college starts here with the College Plan Checklist

Narrowing Your College List

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How to Decide Where to Apply to College

Once you've built your college list, it's time to make some decisions!

You Have College Choice Options

There are so many options for college – opportunities abound! How do you pick your dream school? As you try to narrow down which schools to apply to, you can start by answering three key questions:

Finding the Right 4-Year College

You Have College Choice Options

There are so many options for college – opportunities abound! How do you pick your dream school? As you try to narrow down which schools to apply to, you can start by answering three key questions:

Have you thought about where you want to go for college?

How To Build Your College List

How do you find the colleges that fit you? Check out our tips to build your college list.

Senior Year College Plan

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How to Apply to College

Applying to college is a process. Your plan on how to apply to college starts here with the College Plan Checklist

Common App: Essential Information

How to the Common App to apply to multiple colleges with one application!

What is the CSS Profile & How do I Complete It?

Here's everything you need to know about completing the CSS profile.

Can You Apply To College Without A Computer?

All colleges and universities want you to complete your applications online. What do you do if you don’t have a computer at home to work on your application? Here are few ideas!

College Application Fee Waivers

Expensive College Application Fees Got You Down? Get A Waiver

Apply to college without the fees - Detroit College Challenge

Requesting an Enrollment Deposit Fee Waiver

How to request an enrollment deposit fee waiver so that you can avoid paying to secure your spot in college!

What to Know About the Common Black College Application

Want to apply to Historically Black Universities (HBCUs) while cutting down on application costs? Use the Common Black College Application!

College Interviews

College Interview Advice

Tips from a Harvard student who aced her interview

Apply for the #WeBelongInCollege Scholarship

Share how you’re coping to qualify for a $2,500 scholarship! The #WeBelongInCollege Scholarship opens on August 1st, 2021

What to do if You're Waitlisted

Being waitlisted doesn't mean you should wait to make a college decision! Follow these five steps to improve your chances of being admitted.

Catching Up After Covid

If you fell behind in school during doing distance learning, but it’s time to get back on track! Here's how to catch up after COVID.