As college application deadlines head closer, the intimidating process of applying continues to grow increasingly complex. Between test scores, extracurriculars, GPA, and a confusing array of ...

Writing college essays that stand out is a critical step in the college admissions process. College admissions officers read thousands of essays each year, and a compelling essay can make a ...

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In the quest to receive an offer of admission from one of the nation’s elite colleges, some students rack up bills paying for high-price counselors to aid them in writing the perfect essay, while ...

The college essay is the bane of many high school seniors’ existence. Students belabor the essay prompts, writing draft after draft in pursuit of elusive perfection. Their essays are reviewed by ...

As someone who has spent more than two decades helping high school students navigate how to write personal essays for their college applications, I regularly advise them to answer prompts fully, stick ...

Every year more than a million students use the Common Application, a standardized electronic form accepted by more than 1,000 colleges, to apply to college. And every year since 1976, the Common App, ...

US NOW. HOW THEY CAN GET PREPARED. DEIRDRE CYNTHIA MUTCHNICK IS THE AUTHOR OF WRITING SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE APPLICATION PENS. HERE ARE HER THREE TIPS TO MAKE YOUR ESSAY FLOW. NOW, ONE OF THE TRICKS YOU ...

Students dread the application essay. Critics think it’s an exercise in fakery. Here’s why it’s worth preserving — and how to save it. Liza Libes is a writer and college counselor in New York City. It ...

High school seniors nationwide are in the final weeks before college and university applications typically come due. While early decision deadlines have long since passed, most schools have deadlines ...

When applying to college, your essay is one of the most important parts of the application process. A well-written essay can set you apart from other applicants, showcasing your personality, ...