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CEG's Top 10 Essential* Resources for Independent Educational Consultants

*Essential = most recommended, most beloved, or just generally most awesome

  70+ Supplemental Essay Guides

  Family Handbook (that counselors can edit)

  Professional Development Opportunities

  Resource Hub

  Counselor Email Templates

  Lots more

 
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Free Resources

Google anything related to college admissions and chances are you'll see a resource we've created.
Here are some of our most popular:

College Application Hub

  • Essay examples
  • Brainstorming exercises
  • Supplemental essay guides
  • Lots more

Podcast

  • Industry-leading experts
  • Building your college list
  • Behind the scenes of an admission office

YouTube Channel

  • Essay tips
  • Application advice
  • Interview guidance
  • Lots more
Professional Development for Independent Educational Consultants

Prefer to take courses a la carte? Browse some of our most popular courses below.

How to Write a Personal Statement

Step-by-step instructions from brainstorming a topic, outlining and structuring, demonstrating insight, and polishing the final draft.

Part 1 of the How to Apply to College video course series for students.

How to Write the College Application + Supplemental Essays

Dozens of resources for helping students craft an outstanding application, from writing school-specific supplemental essays, polishing the activities list and more.

Part 2 of the How to Apply to College video course series for students.

The Advanced Personal Statement Course

Help students uplevel their college essay with 4 brand new techniques that go beyond our flagship personal statement course.

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Podcast

Personal Statement Examples

Supplemental Essay & Interview Guides