<p>Hey CC, </p>
<p>I'm the first in my family to apply to US colleges so I want help on how to proceed. I'm a rising senior</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>As far as admissions books go, save your money. Look for some college guides at your local library, if you still want a paper source to look at colleges. </p>
<p>For essays, I recommend Story to College. It takes some time to work through it, but I think it’s worth it.</p>
<p>“On Writing the College Application Essay The Key to Acceptance at the College of Your Choice” was incredibly helpful - check it out. </p>