The College Essay Guy Blog

Nicolas Sawyer

Things to do in High School To Prepare for College (Without Missing All The Fun Stuff)

Preparing for college while in high school is totally possible! Learn what things to do in high school to prepare you for college. The best part? You don’t have to miss the fun stuff!

How to Create the Ultimate Study Schedule: 5 Study Tips To Get You Started

Creating a study plan can be simple and rewarding. Learn how to create the Ultimate Study Schedule with help from College Essay Guy.

Is The Ivy League Worth it?

Are Ivy League colleges worth it? Are Ivy League schools better? Get the answers you need from College Essay Guy. Here are 4 reasons why an Ivy League education may not be as life-changing as you might think.

How To Write About Yourself: Great Tips For Personal Writing That Won't Sound Awkward

Does writing about yourself feel like pulling teeth? Learn how to write about yourself & your personal life in a college essay without sounding awkward or stuck up.

How To Sound Smart In Your Personal Statement

Here are 3 ways to sound smart in your personal statement (even though that shouldn’t be your primary focus).

How to Brag in Your College Essay (Without Sounding Annoying)

Learn how to brag about yourself in your personal statement & other college essays without sounding annoying or preachy.

How to Add More Vulnerability To Your Personal Statement

5 Ways to Be Productively Vulnerable In Your Personal Statement: Vulnerability is not a sign of weakness, but rather growth & strength. Learn how to add vulnerability when writing your Personal Statement.

How to Write a Resume for Colleges Using Your Common App + Examples

I'll teach you how to write a resume for college using your Common App by providing tons of example college resumes, tips for how to format your resume, and even templates you can download and use right away.