Every fall, high school students applying to college face an intimidating task: They must write a stylish, memorable essay that will boost their admissions chances. So who can blame them when they ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Students have several options when it comes to college application platforms. One popular choice is the Common Application, ...

As a longtime admissions essay consultant and the founder of College Essay Advisors, anytime news is announced in the world of writing education or college admissions, I receive a flurry of text ...

A proponent of affirmative action signs a shirt during a protest at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on July 1, 2023. Staff Writer Rafael Figueroa, dean of college guidance at ...

Essays lose weight: AI-assisted writing has led some universities, like Duke, to downplay essays in admissions decisions due to authenticity concerns. Widespread AI adoption: Nearly 30% of students ...

On Tuesday, March 24, the GPS Parent Series will present “College Admission Essentials” from “The College Essay Guy” with bestselling author Ethan Sawyer at noon and 7 p.m. via Zoom. Visit ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. What if you were limited to 650 words to write your memoir? Upon ...