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Author: Estefania

UC PIQs: What to Write for Each Prompt

The UC PIQs (Personal Insight Questions) are one of the most important parts of the UC Application—and in this blog post, I’m going to help you write your best responses yet. I’ll walk you through all 9 prompts, including the required question for transfer students, and give you tips on how to choose the ones […]

Scholarship Application Materials: What You Need to Apply

This post is all about arranging your scholarship application materials so you’re always ready to apply—and win. We already covered how to find scholarships and write a winning scholarship essay, but now it’s time to focus on preparation. Having your scholarship application materials ready ahead of time is the key to never missing out on free […]

Scholarship Essay: Brainstorming for Success

Writing a great scholarship essay can be stressful — especially when you’re staring at a blank page with no idea where to begin. Don’t worry, I’m going to walk you through how to create an amazing scholarship essay using the exact structure I used to graduate debt-free from UCLA. This post is all about helping […]

5 Essential Steps to Win Scholarships

If you’re trying to win scholarships but feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. I used these exact steps to graduate debt-free from UCLA. In this post, I’m sharing the exact steps I used to win scholarships and pay for college — so you can do the same. After reading, make sure to check out the next […]