Free College Admissions Guides

Build your dream U.S. college profile — with expert strategies, real student examples, and free step-by-step downloads. We believe the right guidance should be accessible to everyone. These free guides will help you understand what top U.S. universities — including the Ivy League, Stanford, and MIT — are really looking for in domestic and international applicants.

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Stanford Real Common App Example

Download a real Stanford Common App and personal statement that got accepted.

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Profile Building 101

Learn how top U.S. college applicants build standout extracurricular profiles step-by-step.

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Real Essays by Top Admits

Read real Common App essays that earned admission to Ivy League and top 20 U.S. universities.

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Extracurricular Rankings Guide

Explore 50+ ranked extracurriculars that impress Ivy League and top U.S. university admissions.

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Teacher Recommendations

See authentic teacher recommendation letters used for Ivy League and top U.S. college admissions.

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What Elite Admissions Want

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Global Admissions Guide

Get the ultimate U.S. college admissions guide for international students with insider criteria.