How to Write a UCAS Undergraduate Personal Statement (UK)
The personal statement is an important part of your UCAS application. It’s your chance to describe your ambitions, skills, and experience to university and college admissions staff.
Writing a Strong College Admissions Essay (Khan Academy Videos)
Khan Academy is an American non-profit educational organization created in 2008 by Sal Khan, with the goal of creating a set of online tools that help educate students.
BigFuture Get In: Essays Section
College essays are important because they let you reveal your personality. Learn how brainstorming and planning can help you write your best college essays.
References for UCAS Undergraduate Applications (UK)
How you get a reference for your UCAS application to UK universities.
How to Get a Great Letter of Recommendation
US Colleges often ask for two or three recommendation letters from people who know you well. These letters should be written by someone who can describe your skills, accomplishments and personality.
Choose the Right Extracurriculars at the Right Time for College Applications
Choose a few activities freshman year and highlight a job junior year to let extracurriculars tell your story for college admissions.
The Benefits of Extracurricular Activities (Collegeboard Blog)
Extracurricular activities are a great way to learn about yourself, build new skills, and meet new people. They can also help colleges understand more about you and your interests when you apply.
The Extracurricular Edge (Collegeboard)
You know that there is more than meets the eye to the admission game, and you want to give your students any edge you can.
Create a Solid Academic Portfolio – College Board
Your course schedule may seem like a random selection of classes to you, but college admission officers see it as the blueprint of your high school education. They’re looking for a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college.