the field guide

Learn how fully funded admissions really work

Fifteen short lessons, from zero to submitting. Each one ends with a quick check.

1. 1Lesson 1 · 10 minStart from zeroWhat does applying to a U.S. university actually mean?
2. 2Lesson 2 · 6 minWhat is a full ride?A scholarship is not always a full ride.
3. 3Lesson 3 · 7 minInside an applicationWhat are you actually submitting?
4. 4Lesson 4 · 11 minHow the form worksLet us walk through an actual application.
5. 5Lesson 5 · 9 minWhat is holistic review?What does “holistic admissions” really mean?
6. 6Lesson 6 · 9 minWhat is the SAT?SAT explained from the beginning.
7. 7Lesson 7 · 6 minGrades and academicsYour academic record is the foundation.
8. 8Lesson 8 · 7 minSAT and English testsWhich exams do you actually need?
9. 9Lesson 9 · 7 minECAs, work and impactWhat you do matters more than a fancy title.
10. 10Lesson 10 · 7 minEssays and personal storyAn essay lets a real person appear on the page.
11. 11Lesson 11 · 6 minLetters of recommendationLet your teachers show another side of you.
12. 12Lesson 12 · 8 minAid forms and documentsFunding can have its own application.
13. 13Lesson 13 · 7 minFinding collegesResearch universities, not just rankings.
14. 14Lesson 14 · 7 minDeadlines and submissionAn application has more than one deadline.
15. 15Lesson 15 · 5 minYour next moveYou now know what the journey looks like.