College Application Essay Content / College Application Essay Content for ٺƵ en Expert Tips: How to Write a PIQ /admissions/blog/expert-tips-how-to-write-a-piq <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>With Halloween just around the corner, spooky season is officially here. And there is nothing more spooky than college applications. I felt like I had to write about all of my personal issues, showcasing a hyper-idealized version of myself. I had no idea what the “right” prompts were for me to answer, or how to plan my responses. It was difficult, but it didn’t have to be, says our very own admissions director Robert Penman. He’s teamed up with me to offer you some helpful PIQ tips and tricks.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> October 11, 2023 - 5:48pm Abigail Julianna Loomis /admissions/blog/expert-tips-how-to-write-a-piq How to Answer UC Application PIQs Like an Aggie | ٺƵ /admissions/blog/how-to-answer-uc-application-piqs-like-an-aggie <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Applying to college can be scary, hectic and confusing. There are so many essays to write, edit, review, and so</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span> many </span></em></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>different tips and tricks to handle it all. You might feel overwhelmed by all of this sometimes contradictory information. We know we did. That's why we have assembled some Aggie-approved college essay tips to help you stand out from the crowd!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> October 19, 2022 - 11:30am Abigail Julianna Loomis /admissions/blog/how-to-answer-uc-application-piqs-like-an-aggie Tips on Starting the College Application Process /admissions/blog/tips-on-starting-the-college-application-process <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Applying for college is stressful. There are so many applications, essays, deadlines, scholarships, webinars, and college tours. It can be hard to keep everything straight! As an undergraduate admissions advisor, here are five things I encourage students to keep in mind to maintain a level head and keep a clear perspective.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> September 14, 2022 - 9:46am Abigail Julianna Loomis /admissions/blog/tips-on-starting-the-college-application-process