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Common App Essay Guide

This is a comprehensive guide to writing the personal statement essay for the Common App. Sofia’s approach to helping students write the most compelling and authentic essays possible has been used by hundreds of students across the country. This guide will help you work through a step-by-step process, from brainstorming and outlining to drafting and polishing, so that you can craft an impressive essay that captures who you are as a person and how your perspective will add value to the community of your future university.

UC PIQ Essay Guide

The UC PIQ Essay Guide is a downloadable guide that gives students the tools to transform their UC Personal Insight Questions into answers that show colleges who they really are. It includes expert guidance, essay examples, and a structured check list for essay writing. Have confidence in knowing you will stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California system!

BUNDLE: UC and Common App Essay Guides

Take your writing to the next level with assistance from Sofia Zapiola. I make the process SUPER SIMPLE and help you craft essays that are highly effective and personal. This product includes a downloadable guide that will take you through choosing prompts, brainstorming topics, structuring your essays, and writing stellar personal insights for both the Common App and UC applications.

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