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How to Choose the Best College Essay Advising Service for You

Topic: advice, College Admissions  |  Posted on June 30th, 2026  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Choosing the right college essay advising service can make the application process feel clearer, calmer, and much more manageable. And not every student needs the same level of support. While some students are applying to highly selective colleges with a long list of supplemental essays, others may be focused on schools within one application system […]

Why It’s in Your Best Interest to Write Your Common App Essay Before Your UC Essays

Topic: Admissions, advice, Essay Tips  |  Posted on June 27th, 2024  |  Written by CEA HQ

For students who hope to submit applications to a range of colleges, including the UCs, we always recommend writing your Common App 650-word personal statement before your UC personal insight essays. (And for good reason!)  Here’s why: 1) The Common App Prompts are Confirmed First The Common Application prompts are usually confirmed in January or […]