A whole library of possibilities.
534 examples and lessons to explore. Find an approach, follow the thinking, and try it in your own writing.
Driving & road safety
Driving knowledge, road tests, distraction and access to driver education.
Waste, water & resources
Repair, reuse, food waste, water conservation and resource choices.
Climate change
Causes, effects and responses at different scales.
Housing & communities
Affordability, neighborhoods, shared places and access to a stable home.
Health & well-being
Sleep, activity, social connection and the circumstances that shape daily life.
Transportation & public transit
Access, rural and urban service, fares and useful travel information.
Work & economic life
Jobs, remote work, adaptable skills and household resilience.
College application essays
Illustrative responses to Common App and UC personal insight questions.
Applications & exam practice
Models for application questions and published examination assignments.
Research & responsibility
Scientific funding, conservation and the responsibilities of inquiry.
Government & citizenship
Rights, leadership, participation and the purposes of government.
Argument & exam practice
Sustained reasoning in response to published issue and argument tasks.