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College Applications

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

How to Start Planning for College

Ready to explore your college options? Here’s how to start planning for college.

What to Know About Weighted & Unweighted GPAs

Learn the differences between weighted & unweighted GPAs for the college application process!

College Application Essays

How To Make Your College Application Stand Out

Here are some tips for making your college application stand out!

Most Common College Essay Topics

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

Frequently Asked Questions About College Applications

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

College Application Essay Myths

Get the lowdown on college application essay writing! We bust three common myths and offer tips for a winning essay.

How to Write Your College Application Essay

Here’s how to write your college application essay!

Narrowing Your College List

How to Decide Where to Apply to College

Once you've built your college list, it's time to make some decisions! Here’s how to decide where to apply to college.

Weighing Your Post-High School Plans? It’s Not Too Late to Apply to College!

If you decide to apply to college after the standard application cycle has closed, it's not too late to get accepted! Here are some factors to consider when applying to college later in the school year.

College Application Requirements Tracker

Starting your college search? Use our FREE college application requirements tracker to stay organized!

Letters of Recommendation

Asking for Letters of Recommendation & References? Make a Brag Sheet

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

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are an important part of a strong college application! Here's how to ask for letters of recommendation.

College Application Fees & Forms

How to Submit the Common App

How to submit the Common App to apply to multiple colleges with one application! Here's all the essential information to know.

Requesting an Enrollment Deposit Fee Waiver

Many colleges require an enrollment deposit to secure your spot in the incoming class. If you can't afford it, here's how to request a fee waiver.

What You Need to Know About the College Application Fee Waiver

College application fees can add up quickly! Here's how to request a college application fee waiver.

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!

After You Apply

College Decisions | #WeBelongInCollege Stories

Making college decisions is tough. Watch #WeBelongInCollege student stories about students who had to figure out how to cope with the decisions they received from colleges.

What To Do If You’re Waitlisted for College

Here's what to do if you're waitlisted to a college.

How to Use Social Media Responsibly

Learn how to use social media responsibly before you hit that "post" button!

Meeting College Deadlines

The Complete College Planning Checklist for Junior and Senior Year

Download this college planning checklist to stay on track with your college application plans starting junior year of high school!

Weighing Your Post-High School Plans? It’s Not Too Late to Apply to College!

4 College Application Deadlines You Should Know About

We’ll explain the 4 different types of college application deadlines to be aware of when applying to college!