Students dread the application essay. Critics think it's an exercise in fakery. Here’s why it’s worth preserving — and how to ...

The quirky essay seems endemic among students applying to undergraduate programs in the United States. With low college acceptance rates, applicants often feel the need to differentiate themselves ...

Serious college applicants spend a lot of time crafting and telling their stories in application essays. But it’s also critically important that the essay is well written as much as it is well ...

As the college admissions process becomes increasingly competitive, the college essay stands out as a crucial opportunity for ...