Stop staring at blank pages. Get clear, proven strategies for every supplemental essay in your application—from CVs to research statements to fellowship proposals.
Rather than a linear course, these are independent, expert-crafted resources you can access based on your specific application requirements—whether you’re tackling a diversity essay for one school, need help with fellowship applications, or are stuck on those confusing “additional information” sections. Each guide stands alone with clear strategies, examples, and templates, so you can jump directly to what you need.
What You'll Learn...
The “Additional Information” Section
- Turn weaknesses into strengths with strategic explanations that actually help your chances
- Know exactly when to write something (and when silence is better) in these tricky optional sections
CVs and Resumes
Create clean, professional documents that make busy admissions committees’ lives easier
Avoid the design mistakes that instantly mark you as amateur
Personal and Diversity Essays
Transform your background into a compelling leadership story without falling into victim narratives
Structure that works whether you’ve faced major adversity or lived a relatively smooth life
Research Statements
Prove you can operate independently as a researcher with clear, professional descriptions of your work
Simple formula for every research experience that shows impact without drowning readers in technical details
Short-Answer Questions
Recycle content from longer essays efficiently rather than starting from scratch every time
Handle everything with confidence from the dreaded “What will you contribute?” question to bizarre creative prompts
Scholarship and Fellowship Essays
Position yourself as a leader worthy of significant investment, not just another qualified candidate
Separate strategies for personal essays vs. research proposals that align with what scholarship reviewers actually want
NSF GRFP Essay Guides
Complete roadmap for the most popular fellowship in STEM, with proven structures and examples
Write for the right audience (general science readers and bureaucrats, not your PIs!)
Stop Struggling With Every Essay
Get immediate access to all guides, templates, and examples. Everything you need to write every supplemental essay with confidence.