Get to College

College Applications

Applying to college is a lengthy process - let us break it down for you.

How to Start Planning for College

Ready to explore your college options? Here’s how to start planning for college.

What to Know About Weighted & Unweighted GPAs

Learn the differences between weighted & unweighted GPAs for the college application process!

College Application Essays

How To Make Your College Application Stand Out

We share tips on how to make your college application stand out!

Understanding Common App College Essay Prompts

We help you understand the Common App's college essay prompts for the 2024-2025 application cycle!

Frequently Asked Questions About College Applications

You asked and we listened! Take a look at frequently asked questions about college applications here.

Common College Application Essay Myths

We share common college application essay myths and the truth about essay writing!

How to Write Your College Application Essay

We show students how to write their college application essays!

FAQs About Get Schooled’s Free Essay Review

If you’re curious about Get Schooled’s essay review service, read below to learn more about how it works and what you can expect from us!

Narrowing Your College List

How to Decide Where to Apply to College

Once you've built your college list, it's time to make some decisions! Here’s how to decide where to apply to college.

Weighing Your Post-High School Plans? It’s Not Too Late to Apply to College!

If you decide to apply to college after the standard application cycle has closed, it's not too late to get accepted! Here are some factors to consider when applying to college later in the school year.

College Application Requirements Tracker

Starting the college application process? Use our free college application requirements tracker to stay organized!

Letters of Recommendation

Asking for Letters of Recommendation & References? Make a Brag Sheet

Creating your brag sheet is the key to getting the best possible letter of recommendation!

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation

Learn how to ask for a letter of recommendation for college and scholarship applications, plus tips on who to ask and when to ask them.

College Application Fees & Forms

How to Submit the Common App

We share what you need to know about submitting the Common App!

Requesting an Enrollment Deposit Fee Waiver

We walk you through the steps of requesting an enrollment deposit fee waiver.

What You Need to Know About College Application Fee Waivers

In this article, we share what you need to know about college application fee waivers!

What to Know About The Common Black College Application

Want to apply to Historically Black Universities (HBCUs) while cutting down on application costs? Here's what to know about the Common Black College Application!

After You Apply

College Decisions | #WeBelongInCollege Stories

Watch these #WeBelongInCollege stories from students who learned to cope with the decisions they received from colleges.

What To Do If You’re Waitlisted for College

Here's what to do if you're waitlisted to a college.

How to Use Social Media Responsibly

In this article, we share tips for teens to use social media responsibly.

Meeting College Deadlines

College Planning Checklist for Juniors & Seniors

Download this college planning checklist to stay on track with your college application plans starting junior year of high school!

Weighing Your Post-High School Plans? It’s Not Too Late to Apply to College!

4 College Application Deadlines You Should Know About

We’ll explain the 4 different types of application deadlines to be aware of when applying to college!