One of the most memorable essays college admissions counselor Alexis White worked on with a student wasn’t about a harrowing personal challenge or a rewarding volunteering experience.

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That’s what Larry wanted to write about in his college admissions essay: the power of games, imagination and family. But when he shared a draft with his high school college counselor ...

The event was designed to help students brainstorm ideas, develop clear narratives and refine their writing skills.

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For many high school students, artificial intelligence only heightens the anxieties around applying to college. How much of their application will be read by a human? In 2024, Duke University ...