Help & Writing Guides

College Essay (650 words)

• Start with a concrete moment (show, don’t tell).
• Reflect: what changed about you because of this?
• Use specifics: names, dates, brief numbers (“raised $1.2k”).
• Trim filler (“very”, “really”, “I think”). Aim for 650–700 words.
• Close by echoing your opening idea with a sharper insight.

Resume (1 page)

• Use strong verbs: led, built, launched, shipped, increased.
• Quantify impact: “Increased signups by 28%”.
• Keep bullets tight (one line if possible).
• Group by sections: Education, Experience, Projects, Skills.
• Use consistent formatting: dates, dashes, punctuation.

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